eje homocinético
/exe omoθinetiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cv axle" is translated into Spanish as eje homocinético.
A CV axle is a drive shaft that uses constant-velocity joints to transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. In technical automotive contexts, the term semieje is often used interchangeably with eje homocinético.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of eje (axle) and homocinético (constant-velocity).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Flecha de Transmisión is used instead of eje homocinético.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun eje and the adjective homocinético must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in ejes homocinéticos.
How do you pronounce it?
/exe omoθinetiko/
Did you know?
- While eje homocinético is the technical term, a mechanic in Mexico or Colombia might call the part a flecha, which literally means 'arrow'.
- The term semieje literally translates to 'half-axle', reflecting a mechanical distinction where the full axle is the entire assembly and the CV axle is only one side.
- The word eje shares a common ancestor with the English word 'axis', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂eḱs-.
Examples in context
- El eje homocinético está roto.The cv axle is broken.
- Necesito cambiar el eje homocinético.I need to change the cv axle.
- El mecánico revisó el eje homocinético.The mechanic checked the cv axle.
Example conversation
Javier is at a mechanic shop with María.
- Javier¿Qué problema tiene el coche, María?What is wrong with the car, María?
- MaríaParece que el eje homocinético hace ruido.It seems like the cv axle is making noise.
- JavierVoy a revisar ese eje homocinético ahora mismo.I will check that cv axle right now.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, por ayudarme.Thanks, Javier, for helping me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
