sistema de emisiones
/sistema de emisjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'emission system' is translated into Spanish as sistema de emisiones.
This phrase refers to the set of components in a vehicle designed to reduce the pollutants released into the air.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sistema (system), de (of) and emisiones (emissions).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change sistema to sistemas while keeping emisiones in its plural form, resulting in sistemas de emisiones.
Did you know?
- The word emisión is a cognate of the English word 'emission', but it is also used in Spanish to describe the broadcasting of a radio or television program.
- In Spain, the efficiency of a vehicle's sistema de emisiones determines its etiqueta ambiental, a specific sticker used to regulate access to low-emission zones.
- While 'emisiones' is the standard term, in some regions you may hear people refer to 'humos', which literally translates to 'smoke'.
Examples in context
- El sistema de control de emisiones de mi automóvil está presentando problemas.The emission control system of my car is experiencing issues.
- El sistema de emisiones del coche está defectuoso.The car's emission system is defective.
- El sistema de emisiones está dañado.The emission system is damaged.
- Debes revisar el sistema de emisiones pronto.You must check the emission system soon.
- Reparar el sistema de emisiones es muy caro.Repairing the emission system is very expensive.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a problem with Mateo's car at a mechanic's shop.
- Mateo¿Qué le pasa a mi coche, Sofía?What is wrong with my car, Sofía?
- SofíaParece un problema con el sistema de emisiones.It looks like a problem with the emission system.
- MateoEs un sistema de emisiones muy complejo.It is a very complex emission system.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, lo arreglaremos.Don't worry, we will fix it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
