vida útil del aceite
/bida util del aθeite/from spelling rules
The English phrase "oil life" is translated into Spanish as vida útil del aceite.
This phrase refers to the amount of time or distance a lubricant remains effective before it must be replaced.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the noun vida is feminine. When referring to the specific concept of "the oil life," the feminine article la is used: la vida útil del aceite.
Did you know?
- The word aceite comes from the Arabic word az-zayt, which is also a cognate of the Hebrew word záyit for 'olive'.
- In Spanish, the phrase vida útil is used for both the mechanical lifespan of a car part and the expiration date of a medication.
- The word aceite originally specifically referred to olive oil, reflecting the agricultural history of the Mediterranean region.
Examples in context
- El manual del automóvil indica que la vida útil del aceite es de aproximadamente 10,000 kilómetros.The car manual states that the oil life is approximately 10,000 kilometers.
- ¿Has revisado la duración del aceite de tu coche últimamente?Have you checked the oil life of your car recently?
- La vida del aceite depende de muchos factores, como la calidad y el tipo de conducción.The oil life depends on various factors, such as quality and driving style.
- El sensor indica que la vida útil del aceite está llegando a su fin.The sensor indicates that the oil life is coming to an end.
- La vida útil del aceite está por terminar.The oil life is about to end.
- Debes revisar la vida útil del aceite con frecuencia.You must check the oil life frequently.
- El sensor indica que la vida útil del aceite terminó.The sensor indicates that the oil life has ended.
Example conversation
Alejandro is checking the car's maintenance dashboard while Elena watches.
- AlejandroElena, la vida útil del aceite es muy baja.Elena, the oil life is very low.
- ElenaEntonces, Alejandro, tenemos que ir al taller.Then, Alejandro, we have to go to the shop.
- AlejandroSí, hay que cambiarlo pronto.Yes, we need to change it soon.
- ElenaEs mejor no arriesgarse con el motor.It is better not to risk the engine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, del, vida, útil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
