junta de estanqueidad
/xunta de estankeidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'gasket seal' is translated into Spanish as junta de estanqueidad.
A gasket seal is a mechanical seal used to prevent liquids or gases from leaking between two surfaces.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of junta (gasket/joint) and estanqueidad (the quality of being watertight or airtight).
Which one should you use?
While junta can mean any joint or connection, adding de estanqueidad specifies that the purpose is to prevent leakage.
Did you know?
- The term estanqueidad comes from estanque, which means 'pond'. Literally, it refers to the ability of a surface to hold water like a pond.
- While junta means 'gasket' in engineering, in a political context it refers to a governing council or a military group that has seized power.
- In Spanish, junta is also the common word for a 'meeting' or 'board'. An engineer might tell a colleague they are going to a junta to discuss a junta.
Examples in context
- Necesito una junta de estanqueidad para el motorI need a gasket seal for the engine
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir una junta tórica para este grifo?Do you know where I can get an O-ring for this faucet?
- Es necesario cambiar la junta de estanqueidad para evitar fugas.It is necessary to change the gasket seal to avoid leaks.
- Necesitamos cambiar la junta de estanqueidad del motor.We need to change the engine's gasket seal.
- La junta de estanqueidad está defectuosa.The gasket seal is defective.
- Verifica si la junta de estanqueidad está bien colocada.Check if the gasket seal is placed correctly.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are inspecting a piece of machinery in a workshop.
- LucíaAlejandro, hay una fuga en la tubería.Alejandro, there is a leak in the pipe.
- AlejandroCreo que es la junta de estanqueidad.I think it is the gasket seal.
- Lucía¿Tienes una junta de estanqueidad de repuesto?Do you have a spare gasket seal?
- AlejandroSí, la tengo en el cajón de herramientas.Yes, I have it in the toolbox.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
