silenciador
/silenθjaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English phrase 'muffler' is translated into Spanish as silenciador. Wiktionary also lists muffler and mófler.
Meaning: part of exhaust pipe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| silenciador | /silenθjaˈdoɾ/ /silensjaˈdoɾ/ |
masculine |
| muffler | /ˈmofleɾ/ /ˈmufleɾ/ |
masculine |
| mófler | /ˈmofleɾ/ | masculine |
| mofle | /ˈmofle/ | masculine |
| mufle | /mufle/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| mufla | /mufla/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
In the context of a vehicle, this refers to a part of the exhaust pipe.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term mofle is commonly used to refer to a vehicle's muffler.
How do you pronounce it?
/silenθjaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some regions, mufla can refer to a warm, padded garment or a hand-warmer, similar to the original meaning of 'muffle' in English.
- The term silenciador is also the technical word used for a 'silencer' on a firearm.
- Depending on the country, a mechanic might call it a mofle, a mufle, or even a mufla, showing high regional variation for the same English-derived concept.
Examples in context
- El silenciador de mi automóvil necesita ser reemplazado.The muffler on my car needs to be replaced.
- El escape de mi moto suena muy fuerte.The muffler on my motorcycle sounds very loud.
- El silenciador de mi coche hace mucho ruido.My car's muffler is making a lot of noise.
- Necesito cambiar el silenciador del camión.I need to change the truck's muffler.
- El mecánico revisó el silenciador ayer.The mechanic checked the muffler yesterday.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at a car in a repair shop.
- María¿Por qué suena tan mal el coche, Javier?Why does the car sound so bad, Javier?
- JavierCreo que el silenciador está roto.I think the muffler is broken.
- MaríaEntonces es un problema costoso.Then it is an expensive problem.
- JavierNo te preocupes, yo lo arreglo.Don't worry, I will fix it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “muffler” translations and entries silenciador, muffler, mófler, mofle, mufle, mufla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
