junta
/ˈxunta/feminine
The English word gasket is translated into Spanish as junta. Wiktionary also lists empaquetadura and retén.
Meaning: mechanical seal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| junta | /ˈxunta/ | feminine |
| empaquetadura | /empaketaˈduɾa/ | feminine |
| retén | /reˈten/ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
junta is the most common and general term for a gasket or seal used in many mechanical contexts. empaquetadura often refers specifically to packing material or a more heavy-duty gasket used in industrial machinery. retén specifically refers to a lip seal or oil seal designed to retain lubricant and prevent leakage. Finally, Anillo de estanqueidad is a formal way to say gasket, specifically referring to a sealing ring or washer in engineering.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of junta is juntas. The plural form of empaquetadura is empaquetaduras. The plural form of retén is retenes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxunta/
Did you know?
- In a political context, a junta refers to a governing council or a military group that has taken power. This use of the word is common in history books and news reports.
- The word junta shares a common ancestor with the English word 'yoke', stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *yewg- which means to join.
- While junta is a general term, the word yunta is a close linguistic relative that refers specifically to a 'team' of oxen working together.
Examples in context
- Por favor, revise si la junta del motor está en buen estado.Please check if the engine gasket is in good condition.
- Necesito cambiar el empaque de la tubería que está filtrando agua.I need to change the gasket on the pipe that is leaking water.
- La junta del motor está rota.The engine gasket is broken.
- Necesito comprar una junta nueva.I need to buy a new gasket.
- Revisa si la junta tiene fugas.Check if the gasket has leaks.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are in a garage looking at a car engine.
- Daniel¿Por qué pierde aceite el coche?Why is the car leaking oil?
- MaríaCreo que es la junta de la culata.I think it is the cylinder head gasket.
- DanielTienes razón, la junta se ve vieja.You are right, the gasket looks old.
- MaríaVoy a buscar la herramienta para cambiarla.I am going to look for the tool to change it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gasket” translations and entries junta, empaquetadura, retén, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries empaquetadura, junta, retén, CC BY-SA 4.0.
