leva de cambio
/leba de kambjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "paddle shifter" is translated into Spanish as leva de cambio.
A paddle shifter refers to a lever located behind the steering wheel that is used to change gears in a vehicle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression Palancas de Cambio en el Volante is an alternative way to refer to paddle shifters.
Did you know?
- While leva refers to the mechanical lever, the word is also used in maritime Spanish to describe a 'sheet' or a sail being hauled or trimmed.
- In Spanish, the word cambio is used both for the act of changing gears and for the exchange rate of currencies.
- The term leva shares an ancestor with the English word 'lift', coming from the Latin 'levare' which means to raise or lift up.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encantan los coches deportivos con paletas de cambios en el volante!I love sports cars with paddle shifters on the steering wheel!
- No puedo esperar para probar un coche con levas de cambio. Parece muy emocionante.I can't wait to try a car with shift levers. It seems very exciting.
- El coche tiene una leva de cambio.The car has a paddle shifter.
- No entiendo cómo funciona la leva de cambio.I don't understand how the paddle shifter works.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are testing a new car.
- Mateo¿Ves la leva de cambio detrás del volante?Do you see the paddle shifter behind the steering wheel?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, la veo perfectamente.Yes, Mateo, I see it perfectly.
- MateoPrueba a usar la leva de cambio ahora.Try using the paddle shifter now.
- Lucía¡Es muy fácil de usar!It is very easy to use!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cambio, de, leva, CC BY-SA 4.0.
