inyector
/inʝeɡˈtoɾ/masculine
The English word "injector" is translated into Spanish as inyector.
The term refers to a device used to inject.
Meaning: device used to inject (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of inyector is inyectores.
How do you pronounce it?
/inʝeɡˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- The root verb inyectar is often used in Spanish business contexts to describe the act of adding capital to a company, known as inyectar fondos.
- The root of the word is related to the Latin 'iacere', meaning 'to throw', suggesting the original concept of the device was something that 'throws' or 'casts' a substance.
- While inyector refers to the mechanical device, the Spanish word for a medical syringe is jeringa, though both are used for the act of injecting.
Examples in context
- El inyector del coche está roto.The car's injector is broken.
- Necesito comprar un inyector nuevo.I need to buy a new injector.
- El mecánico revisó el inyector.The mechanic checked the injector.
Example conversation
At a car repair shop.
- Lucía¿Qué le pasa al coche, Daniel?What is wrong with the car, Daniel?
- DanielParece que es el inyector.It seems like it's the injector.
- LucíaEs un problema muy común.It is a very common problem.
- DanielEspero que la reparación sea rápida.I hope the repair is quick.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “injector” translations and entries inyector, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
