Harley
/aɾlei/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'Harley' is translated into Spanish as Harley, referring to the brand of motorcycles.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾlei/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, people often call any large cruiser motorcycle a harley, regardless of the actual brand.
- The word 'Harley' is treated as a feminine noun in some regions if the speaker is thinking of the bike as la Harley (short for la motocicleta), but masculine if thinking of el Harley (short for el modelo).
- The culture of moteros in Spain treats the 'Harley' as a symbol of freedom. This means the word often evokes a specific lifestyle and social movement rather than just a piece of transportation.
Examples in context
- Él tiene una Harley nueva.He has a new Harley.
- Me gusta mucho la marca Harley.I really like the Harley brand.
- Esa Harley es muy ruidosa.That Harley is very noisy.
Example conversation
Mateo is showing Maria his new motorcycle in the driveway.
- María¿Es esa tu nueva Harley?Is that your new Harley?
- MateoSí, es una Harley negra.Yes, it is a black Harley.
- MaríaEs increíble, Mateo.It is incredible, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, María, me encanta.Thanks, Maria, I love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
