dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido
/dispositibo de blokeo de enθendido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ignition interlock device" is translated into Spanish as dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido.
This phrase refers to a device installed in a vehicle that prevents the engine from starting until the driver provides a clean breath sample.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of dispositivo (device), de bloqueo (of blocking/interlock) and de encendido (of ignition).
Which one should you use?
While dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido is the standard term, you may also see the formal option Alcoholímetro conectado al encendido, which translates to "breathalyzer connected to the ignition".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, you may encounter variations such as alcoholímetro conectado al arranque or alcoholímetro conectado al motor.
Did you know?
- While 'ignition' in English sounds very technical, the Spanish term encendido can be used colloquially to describe someone who is 'lit up' or very excited.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the device is simply called an alcoholímetro, even though a standard breathalyzer does not necessarily prevent a car from starting.
- While bloqueo means 'blocking' in this context, the same word is used in sports to describe a 'block' in volleyball or a 'screen' in basketball.
Examples in context
- El juez ordenó la instalación del dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido en su automóvilThe judge ordered the installation of the ignition interlock device in your car
- Es obligatorio llevar un alcoholímetro conectado al encendido en vehículos de transporte públicoIt is mandatory to have a breathalyzer connected to the ignition in public transportation vehicles
- Tras la condena por conducir ebrio, le instalaron un bloqueador de encendido en su automóvilAfter being convicted of drunk driving, they installed an ignition blocker in his car
- El juez ordenó la instalación de un dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido.The judge ordered the installation of an ignition interlock device.
- ¿Funciona bien este dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido?Does this ignition interlock device work well?
- Necesito reparar mi dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido en el taller.I need to repair my ignition interlock device at the shop.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a legal requirement for a car.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿sabes si el coche tiene el dispositivo de bloqueo de encendido?Sofía, do you know if the car has the ignition interlock device?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, ya lo instalaron ayer.Yes, Alejandro, they already installed it yesterday.
- AlejandroPerfecto, así cumplimos con la norma.Perfect, that way we comply with the regulation.
- SofíaEs un alivio tenerlo listo.It is a relief to have it ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
