abolladuras
/aboʝaduɾas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the word for dings is abolladuras.
The term refers to small dents or depressions in the surface of an object, typically a car body.
Which one should you use?
While abolladuras is the standard term for dents, you might encounter other phrases depending on the context. For example, chichones is an informal term used to describe bumps, bruises or dings, while daños leves or perjuicios menores are used to describe a broader range of minor damages in professional or legal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word abolladuras is the plural form. The singular form is abolladura.
How do you pronounce it?
/aboʝaduɾas/
Did you know?
- A Mexican mechanic might describe a car full of abolladuras as estrujada, which literally means 'squeezed' like a lemon.
- The word bollo, often used informally for a car dent, is also the standard word for a sweet bread roll or bun.
- The term abollar comes from the word bolla, meaning a bubble or a rounded object, reflecting the rounded shape a metal surface takes when dented.
Examples in context
- El vehículo sufrió algunas abolladurasThe vehicle suffered some dents
- Mis gafas tienen unos golpecitosMy glasses have some dings
- La bicicleta tiene algunas rayitasThe bicycle has some dings/scratches
- El coche tiene varias abolladuras en la puerta.The car has several dings on the door.
- Estas abolladuras son muy pequeñas.These dings are very small.
- El granizo causó muchas abolladuras en el techo.The hail caused many dings on the roof.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are inspecting a used car in a parking lot.
- JavierMira estas abolladuras en el capó.Look at these dings on the hood.
- SofíaSon bastante visibles, Javier.They are quite visible, Javier.
- Javier¿Crees que se pueden arreglar?Do you think they can be fixed?
- SofíaSeguramente, pero costará algo de dinero.Surely, but it will cost some money.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
