híbrido
/ˈibɾido/
The English word 'hybrid' is translated into Spanish as híbrido.
In the context of vehicles, híbrido refers to a car that runs on both fuel and electricity.
Meaning: car that runs on both fuel and electricity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word functions as both a noun and an adjective, and it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies or refers to. The plural form is híbridos. If you are describing a feminine noun, such as una tecnología híbrida (a hybrid technology), the word changes to the feminine form híbrida.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈibɾido/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word híbrido shares a surprising root with the Ancient Greek word húbris, which refers to 'hubris' or excessive pride that defies the gods.
- While híbrido describes the engine, Spanish speakers often use the term enchufable to specify a plug-in hybrid. This comes from the word enchufe, meaning 'plug' or 'socket'.
- In Spanish, the letter 'h' is always silent. When saying híbrido, the word begins immediately with the 'i' sound, making the first letter invisible to the ear.
Examples in context
- Mi coche es un híbrido.My car is a hybrid.This sentence is useful for stating that your car is a híbrido.Tatoeba #6583997 by arh, translation #9180613 by CK
- El coche de mi vecino es híbrido.My neighbor's car is a hybrid.This sentence is useful for describing a neighbor's car as híbrido.Tatoeba #5644164 by arh, translation #9031945 by shekitten
- Tom animó a Mary a comprar un coche híbrido.Tom encouraged Mary to buy a hybrid car.Tatoeba #1854946 by teskmon, translation #1094184 by CK
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing car options at a dealership.
- Elena¿Buscas un coche nuevo?Are you looking for a new car?
- AlejandroSí, prefiero un modelo híbrido.Yes, I prefer a hybrid model.
- ElenaEs una buena opción para ahorrar.It is a good option to save money.
- AlejandroExacto, ayuda mucho al medio ambiente.Exactly, it helps the environment a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry híbrido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries híbrido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
