patilla de cambio
/patiʝa de kambjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "derailleur hanger" is translated into Spanish as patilla de cambio.
In the context of bicycle mechanics, this phrase refers to the specific component that attaches the rear derailleur to the frame.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of patilla (a small plate or bracket) and de cambio (of change/shifting).
Which one should you use?
While patilla de cambio is the default, you may also see patilla de desviador used as a common alternative. For a more formal or technical context, use Soporte de Cambio Trasero.
Did you know?
- The word patilla also refers to sideburns in Spanish. This is because sideburns are seen as small 'legs' or extensions of hair on the side of the face.
- The word patilla has a curious linguistic connection to the Arabic word for 'watermelon', although the meanings are entirely different in a bicycle shop.
- In Spanish, cambio can also mean 'change' in the sense of coins. If a cyclist asks for cambio at a shop, they might be asking for small denominations of money rather than a gear shift.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienen gancho de cambio?Do you have a derailleur hanger?
- Necesito un gancho de cambio para mi bicicletaI need a derailleur hanger for my bike
- ¿Tienes el gancho del cambio?Do you have the derailleur hanger?
- Mi gancho del cambio se rompió, ¿tienes uno de repuesto?My derailleur hanger broke, do you have a spare one?
- Se rompió la patilla de cambio de la bici.The bike's derailleur hanger broke.
- ¿Tienes una patilla de cambio para este modelo?Do you have a derailleur hanger for this model?
- Necesito comprar una patilla de cambio nueva.I need to buy a new derailleur hanger.
Example conversation
Javier is at a bike shop asking for help.
- JavierHola, busco una patilla de cambio para mi bicicleta.Hello, I am looking for a derailleur hanger for my bike.
- ElenaClaro, ¿me puedes mostrar la pieza rota?Sure, can you show me the broken part?
- JavierSí, aquí la tiene, es de aluminio.Yes, here it is, it is aluminum.
- ElenaVale, voy a buscar en el almacén.Okay, I will go look in the warehouse.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cambio, de, patilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
