resorte helicoidal
/resoɾte elikoidal/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'coil spring' is translated into Spanish as resorte helicoidal.
resorte helicoidal refers to a coil spring. In many contexts, particularly in mechanical engineering or everyday speech, the term resorte is often used alone to mean a coil spring.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term resorte helicoidal breaks down into resorte, meaning spring and helicoidal, meaning helical or coil-shaped.
Which one should you use?
While resorte is common in the Americas, muelle is the preferred term for a coil spring in Spain. You may also see the more technical term muelle helicoidal used to mean 'helical spring'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most of Latin America, resorte is the standard way to refer to a spring, whereas in Spain, muelle is more common.
How does it change in a sentence?
resorte helicoidal is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a resorte in a hardware store, you will get a coil spring, but if you ask for a muelle in certain Latin American contexts, you might be met with confusion as it can refer to a 'pier' or 'jetty'.
- The word resorte actually shares its lineage with the English word 'resort', as both stems trace back to the French 'ressort' meaning 'to spring back'.
- In some Latin American countries, resorte can be used colloquially to describe someone who is very energetic or hyperactive.
Examples in context
- El muelle helicoidal es un componente esencial en el sistema de suspensión de un vehículo.The coil spring is an essential component in a vehicle's suspension system.
- Los resortes en espiral son ampliamente utilizados en la industria manufacturera.Coil springs are widely used in the manufacturing industry.
- El resorte helicoidal de la suspensión está roto.The coil spring of the suspension is broken.
- Necesito comprar un resorte helicoidal nuevo.I need to buy a new coil spring.
- Ese resorte helicoidal es de acero muy resistente.That coil spring is made of very strong steel.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at a broken car part.
- DanielSofía, mira este resorte helicoidal.Sofía, look at this coil spring.
- SofíaParece que está muy desgastado.It looks very worn out.
- Daniel¿Crees que debemos cambiar el resorte helicoidal?Do you think we should change the coil spring?
- SofíaSí, es mejor comprar uno nuevo.Yes, it is better to buy a new one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coil spring” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries helicoidal, resorte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
