taqués
/takes/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for lifters (the engine components that transfer motion from the camshaft to the valves) is taqués.
taqués is a technical term used in automotive mechanics to refer to the small components in an engine that facilitate the transfer of motion from the camshaft to the valves.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /takes/.
Did you know?
- Outside of the engine bay, taqué is a common word for a wall plug or anchor used to secure screws into masonry.
- The term taqué comes from the French word taquet, which historically referred to a wooden peg or wedge.
- Spanish mechanics often describe the sound of worn lifters as cascabeleo, a word that literally means 'ringing like a small bell'.
Examples in context
- Los taqués del motor hacen mucho ruido.The engine lifters are making a lot of noise.
- Necesitamos cambiar los taqués de este coche.We need to change the lifters of this car.
- El mecánico revisó los taqués ayer.The mechanic checked the lifters yesterday.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a car in a garage.
- Sofía¿Escuchas ese golpeteo en el motor?Do you hear that knocking in the engine?
- AlejandroParece que son los taqués.It looks like it's the lifters.
- SofíaSeguro que los taqués están desgastados.I'm sure the lifters are worn out.
- AlejandroLlamaré al mecánico para que los vea.I'll call the mechanic to have him look at them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
