motor de interferencia
/motoɾ de inteɾfeɾenθja/from spelling rules
In Spanish, interference engine is motor de interferencia.
This phrase refers to an internal combustion engine where the valves and pistons share the same space while the engine is rotating.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of motor (engine), de (of) and interferencia (interference).
How do you pronounce it?
/motoɾ de inteɾfeɾenθja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word motor is used for both the internal combustion engine of a car and the electric motor of a fan or blender.
- Spanish speakers often use the word motor to refer to the entire vehicle's propulsion system rather than just the block of cylinders.
- The word interferencia is used identically in Spanish to describe both this mechanical overlap and the static noise heard on a radio.
Examples in context
- Es importante tener en cuenta si el motor de este coche es de interferencia, ya que si la cadena de distribución se rompe, las válvulas pueden golpear los pistones y causar daños graves.It is important to consider whether this car's engine is an interference engine because if the timing chain breaks, the valves can hit the pistons and cause severe damage.
- Este es un motor de interferencia.This is an interference engine.
- El diseño del motor de interferencia es complejo.The design of the interference engine is complex.
- Cuidado con el mantenimiento del motor de interferencia.Be careful with the maintenance of the interference engine.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a car repair in a garage.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿sabes si este es un motor de interferencia?Daniel, do you know if this is an interference engine?
- DanielSí, por eso debemos cambiar la correa ahora.Yes, that's why we must change the belt now.
- LucíaTienes razón, no quiero que las válvulas choquen.You're right, I don't want the valves to clash.
- DanielExacto, sería una reparación muy costosa.Exactly, it would be a very expensive repair.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
