transmisión
/tɾansmiˈsjon/
The English phrase driveline is translated into Spanish as transmisión.
The term refers to the system of components that transmits power from a vehicle's engine to its wheels.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾansmiˈsjon/
Did you know?
- While transmisión refers to the driveline, it is also the standard word for 'broadcast' in the context of radio and television.
- If a mechanic says your transmisión is 'patinando', they aren't saying it is slipping on ice, but that the clutch is failing to grip properly.
- While transmisión is the technical term for the driveline, a driver might simply say they have a problem with 'la caja' (the box) when referring to the transmission component.
Examples in context
- El tren de transmisión de este automóvil es muy eficiente.The driveline of this car is very efficient.
- El sistema de transmisión de mi camión necesita reparación.The driveline of my truck needs repair.
- El sistema de transmisión es esencial para el funcionamiento del vehículo.The driveline is essential for the operation of the vehicle.
- ¿Sabes algo sobre la transmisión de este modelo de automóvil?Do you know anything about the driveline of this car model?
- La transmisión del coche está fallando.The car's transmission is failing.
- Necesito reparar la transmisión de mi camioneta.I need to repair my truck's transmission.
- ¿Es costosa la reparación de la transmisión?Is the transmission repair expensive?
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a mechanic's shop discussing a car problem.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué problema tiene el coche?Alejandro, what is wrong with the car?
- AlejandroParece que hay un fallo en la transmisión.It looks like there is a fault in the transmission.
- ElenaEspero que la transmisión no sea muy cara.I hope the transmission is not too expensive.
- AlejandroLo revisaremos para saber el precio exacto.We will check it to know the exact price.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry transmisión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
