lowrider
The English phrase "lowrider" is used in Spanish to refer to a lowrider, an automobile.
Meaning: automobile (noun)
Did you know?
- The culture of the lowrider is deeply linked to the concept of pachuco, referring to a specific style of dress and rebellion that predates the popularization of the cars themselves.
- In certain Mexican-American communities, the term 'cruising' is often translated or adapted into Spanish-influenced English as 'cruisear' to describe the specific act of driving a 'lowrider' slowly through a neighborhood.
- Cruising in a lowrider is often called paseo, a term that implies a slow, ceremonial promenade rather than simply driving from one place to another.
Examples in context
- Pedro tiene un carro bajo con una suspensión hidráulica increíble.Pedro has a low car with an amazing hydraulic suspension.
- Pablo sueña con tener un automóvil bajo con pintura personalizada.Pablo dreams of having a low car with custom paint.
- Ese lowrider es de color verde.That lowrider is green.
- Me gusta mucho tu lowrider.I really like your lowrider.
- El lowrider tiene mucha potencia.The lowrider has a lot of power.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a car in a parking lot.
- María¿Es tuyo ese lowrider?Is that lowrider yours?
- MateoSí, es mi nuevo lowrider.Yes, it is my new lowrider.
- María¡Es muy impresionante, Mateo!It is very impressive, Mateo!
- MateoGracias, María.Thanks, María.
