patinete eléctrico
/patinete eleɡtɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "electric scooter" is translated into Spanish as patinete eléctrico.
This phrase refers to a small vehicle with two wheels and a handlebar that is powered by an electric motor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use several terms. While patinete eléctrico is standard, it is also common to refer to them simply as patinetes. Among younger generations in Spain, the English word scooter is frequently used. In some urban areas or among younger populations, you may also encounter the anglicism scooter eléctrico.
How does it change in a sentence?
In standard Spanish word order, the adjective eléctrico follows the noun patinete, as seen in el patinete eléctrico. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in patinetes eléctricos.
How do you pronounce it?
/patinete eleɡtɾiko/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word scooter refers to a large motorized Vespa-style motorcycle rather than a small standing device.
- The word eléctrico shares its root with the Greek word for 'amber', because ancient Greeks noticed that rubbing amber could create static electricity.
- While patinete is used in Spain, in several Latin American countries the term monopatín is preferred to describe the same vehicle.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿tienen patinetes eléctricos disponibles para alquilar?Hi, do you have electric scooters available for rent?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una tienda de patinetes eléctricos en esta área?Where can I find an electric scooter store in this area?
- Me encantaría aprender a conducir un scooter eléctrico.I would love to learn how to ride an electric scooter.
- El patinete eléctrico es muy rápido.The electric scooter is very fast.
- ¿Puedo usar tu patinete eléctrico?Can I use your electric scooter?
- Compré un patinete eléctrico para ir al trabajo.I bought an electric scooter to go to work.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a park.
- MateoSofía, ¿vienes en tu patinete eléctrico?Sofía, are you coming on your electric scooter?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es muy divertido.Yes, Mateo, it is very fun.
- MateoYo prefiero caminar hoy.I prefer to walk today.
- SofíaEstá bien, nos vemos pronto.That's fine, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eléctrico, patinete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
