arnés principal
/aɾnes pɾinθipal/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'main harness' is translated into Spanish as arnés principal.
arnés principal is used to refer to a main harness.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Arnés principal is the preferred term in Spain.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾnes pɾinθipal/
Did you know?
- The word arnés was originally used to describe the full set of armor for a knight and their horse.
- The term arnés principal is used in electronics to describe a main wiring harness, referring to a bundle of cables rather than a strap for a person.
- While 'arnés' refers to equipment, in the automotive industry, a 'main harness' for wiring is often called el mazo de cables, literally translated as 'the bundle of cables'.
Examples in context
- Revisa el arnés principal antes de escalar.Check the main harness before climbing.
- El arnés principal está en la mochila.The main harness is in the backpack.
- Necesito comprar un arnés principal nuevo.I need to buy a new main harness.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing for a climbing trip.
- María¿Dónde dejaste el arnés principal, Alejandro?Where did you leave the main harness, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEstá sobre la mesa de la entrada.It is on the entry table.
- MaríaGracias, voy a buscarlo ahora.Thanks, I am going to look for it now.
- AlejandroTen cuidado al usarlo.Be careful when using it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
