cojinete de bancada
/koxinete de bankada/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'main bearing' is translated into Spanish as cojinete de bancada.
cojinete de bancada is the standard technical term used in automotive and mechanical engineering in Spanish-speaking countries to describe the part of an engine that supports the crankshaft and allows it to rotate.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of cojinete (bearing) and de bancada (of the bench/support structure), referring to the part that supports the crankshaft.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'main bearings', only the noun is pluralized to form cojinetes de bancada.
Did you know?
- The word cojinete is a diminutive of cojín, which means 'cushion' in English. This reflects the way the bearing acts as a soft, supportive interface for the moving parts.
- In a political context, the word bancada refers to a parliamentary group or a bloc of politicians belonging to the same party.
- While cojinete de bancada is the formal term, many mechanics in Latin American workshops simply use the English word 'bearing'.
Examples in context
- El cojinete principal es una pieza crucial en el motor del vehículo.The main bearing is a crucial component in the vehicle's engine.
- El rodamiento principal necesita ser reemplazado lo antes posible.The main bearing needs to be replaced as soon as possible.
- El cojinete de bancada está desgastado.The main bearing is worn out.
- El mecánico revisó el cojinete de bancada.The mechanic checked the main bearing.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at an engine in a workshop.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué problema tiene el motor?Alejandro, what is wrong with the engine?
- AlejandroParece que falló el cojinete de bancada.It seems the main bearing failed.
- ElenaEs una reparación muy costosa para ti.It is a very expensive repair for you.
- AlejandroSí, pero es necesario para que funcione.Yes, but it is necessary for it to work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
