aceite hidráulico
/aθeite idɾauliko/from spelling rules
The English phrase hydraulic oil is translated into Spanish as aceite hidráulico.
This phrase refers to a specialized lubricant used to transmit power in hydraulic machinery.
Which one should you use?
líquido hidráulico can also be used as a formal way to say hydraulic oil.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in aceites hidráulicos.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθeite idɾauliko/
Did you know?
- The root of hidráulico is linked to the Ancient Greek aulós, a word for a pipe or flute, because the first hydraulic machines were water-powered organs.
- In Spanish, the word aceite is used interchangeably for high-tech industrial lubricants and the simple vegetable oil used for frying food in a kitchen.
Examples in context
- Cuando se cambia el aceite hidráulico, se recomienda revisar también los filtros.When changing the hydraulic oil, it is recommended to also check the filters.
- El líquido hidráulico es esencial para el correcto funcionamiento de la maquinaria pesada.Hydraulic oil is essential for the proper functioning of heavy machinery.
- Voy a cambiar el aceite para sistemas hidráulicos del auto mañana.I'm going to change the hydraulic oil in the car tomorrow.
- Los mecánicos recomiendan utilizar aceite para máquinas hidráulicas de calidad.Mechanics recommend using good quality hydraulic oil for machines.
- Necesitamos comprar aceite hidráulico para la excavadora.We need to buy hydraulic oil for the excavator.
- El nivel de aceite hidráulico es muy bajo.The hydraulic oil level is very low.
- ¿Dónde guardas el aceite hidráulico de repuesto?Where do you keep the spare hydraulic oil?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are in a workshop checking a machine.
- AlejandroElena, ¿puedes revisar si falta aceite hidráulico?Elena, can you check if any hydraulic oil is missing?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, parece que el depósito está vacío.Yes, Alejandro, it looks like the reservoir is empty.
- AlejandroTrae un litro de aceite hidráulico nuevo, por favor.Bring a liter of new hydraulic oil, please.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo buscaré en el almacén.Okay, I will look for it in the warehouse.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, hidráulico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
