diferencial trasero
/difeɾenθjal tɾaseɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rear differential" is translated into Spanish as diferencial trasero.
This phrase refers to the mechanical component of a vehicle that allows the rear wheels to rotate at different speeds.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective trasero means "rear" or "back" and modifies the noun diferencial.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "rear differentials", use diferenciales traseros. In this plural form, both the noun and the adjective take plural suffixes: the noun takes -es and the adjective takes -os.
How do you pronounce it?
/difeɾenθjal tɾaseɾo/
Did you know?
- The term diferencial is used not only in mechanics but also in Spanish economics to describe a 'differential' or gap between two different interest rates.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a mechanic might simply call the diferencial trasero the corona or piñón when referring to the specific gears inside the unit.
- The component part tras in trasero shares an ancient ancestor with the Latin word trāns, which is the root of many English words like 'transport' or 'transgress'.
Examples in context
- El mecánico me recomendó revisar el diferencial trasero para solucionar el problemaThe mechanic recommended checking the rear differential to solve the issue
- El mecánico revisó el diferencial trasero.The mechanic checked the rear differential.
- Necesito cambiar el aceite del diferencial trasero.I need to change the rear differential oil.
- El diferencial trasero hace un ruido extraño.The rear differential is making a strange noise.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a car in a garage.
- Javier¿Viste el problema con el diferencial trasero?Did you see the problem with the rear differential?
- LucíaSí, Javier, parece que está roto.Yes, Javier, it looks like it is broken.
- JavierEs una reparación muy costosa.It is a very expensive repair.
- LucíaTendremos que buscar un especialista.We will have to look for a specialist.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trasero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
