polea motriz
/polea motɾiθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "drive pulley" is translated into Spanish as polea motriz.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of polea (pulley) and motriz (driving/motivating/driving force).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term polea motriz is commonly used for drive pulley.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of polea motriz is poleas motrices, where both the noun and the adjective change to the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/polea motɾiθ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term motriz is used in medicine to describe 'motor skills' as psicomotricidad. A neurona motriz is the specific neuron that triggers muscle movement.
- The word motriz shares the same root as the English word 'motivation'. While it refers to mechanical drive in polea motriz, it also describes the psychological drive to achieve a goal.
- While polea motriz is the technical term, a Spanish speaker in a casual workshop might simply call it the polea principal to distinguish it from the driven ones.
Examples in context
- Esta máquina requiere el reemplazo de la polea de transmisión.This machine requires the replacement of the drive pulley.
- La polea motriz está muy desgastada.The drive pulley is very worn out.
- Necesitamos comprar una polea motriz nueva.We need to buy a new drive pulley.
- Revisa la alineación de la polea motriz.Check the alignment of the drive pulley.
Example conversation
Javier and María are in a vehicle repair shop.
- JavierMaría, ¿puedes revisar la polea motriz?María, can you check the drive pulley?
- MaríaSí, Javier, parece que tiene un problema.Yes, Javier, it looks like it has a problem.
- JavierEspero que no sea muy caro.I hope it is not very expensive.
- MaríaSolo es una pieza pequeña.It is only a small part.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
