camión de carga pesada
/kamjon de kaɾɡa pesada/from spelling rules
The English phrase heavy duty truck is translated into Spanish as camión de carga pesada.
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the word camión can also refer to a 'bus' or public transport vehicle rather than a freight truck.
- If you are in Mexico, you might hear the term troca used for a truck, which is a phonetic adaptation of the English word 'truck'.
- The word camión is a direct borrow from the French word camion, which originally referred to a small cart or vehicle.
Examples in context
- El camión de carga pesada es esencial para el transporte de mercancías a larga distancia.The heavy duty truck is essential for the transport of goods over long distances.
- Necesitamos un camión de gran capacidad de carga para cumplir con todas las entregas en tiempo y forma.We need a truck with a large load capacity to meet all deliveries in a timely manner.
- Necesito alquilar un camión de carga pesada.I need to rent a heavy duty truck.
- Ese camión de carga pesada es muy grande.That heavy duty truck is very large.
- El conductor maneja el camión de carga pesada.The driver drives the heavy duty truck.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a logistics project at work.
- MaríaJavier, ¿tenemos un camión de carga pesada disponible?Javier, do we have a heavy duty truck available?
- JavierNo, María, el único camión de carga pesada está ocupado.No, María, the only heavy duty truck is busy.
- MaríaEntonces debemos alquilar uno para mañana.Then we must rent one for tomorrow.
- JavierEstá bien, yo buscaré una empresa de alquiler.Alright, I will look for a rental company.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camión, carga, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
