Kawasaki
Kawasaki is the Spanish name for the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer.
Meaning: a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer (name)
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking motorcycle communities, Kawasaki is nicknamed la verde because of the iconic lime green color associated with the brand's racing history.
- Due to Spanish phonetic habits, some speakers pronounce the w in Kawasaki as a gu sound, resulting in Guakasaki.
- Because the letter 'k' is not native to the Spanish alphabet, it is rarely used in native words, making Kawasaki a visual outlier in a Spanish sentence that immediately signals a foreign origin.
Examples in context
- En Kawasaki hay muchas fábricas.There are a lot of factories in Kawasaki.This sentence is useful for mentioning the presence of many factories in Kawasaki.Tatoeba #1248404 by Shishir, translation #273224 by CK
- La marca de motocicletas Kawasaki es conocida por su velocidad y fiabilidad.The Kawasaki motorcycle brand is known for its speed and reliability.
- ¡Esa Kawasaki es una máquina impresionante!That Kawasaki is an awesome machine!
- Me gusta mucho el diseño de Kawasaki.I really like the Kawasaki design.
- Él compró una moto Kawasaki nueva.He bought a new Kawasaki motorcycle.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at motorcycles in a garage.
- AlejandroMira esta Kawasaki verde.Look at this green Kawasaki.
- SofíaEs muy bonita, Alejandro.It is very pretty, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs la mejor de Kawasaki.It is the best from Kawasaki.
- SofíaTienes buen gusto.You have good taste.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
