rotores
/rotoɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rotors" is translated into Spanish as rotores.
rotores refers to the rotating parts of a machine, such as those found in a helicopter or an electric motor. In technical contexts, you may also use the descriptive expression Elementos giratorios.
How do you pronounce it?
/rotoɾes/
Did you know?
- In high-level physics discussions in Spanish, the mathematical concept of 'curl' is referred to as rotacional, sharing the same root as rotores.
- In some technical manuals in Spain, rotores may be referred to as inductores when discussing the magnetic properties of an electric motor.
- The term rotores can refer to the brake discs of a car in some Latin American regions, although discos de freno is more common.
Examples in context
- Los rotores del helicóptero están girando.The helicopter's rotors are spinning.
- Debes revisar los rotores del motor eléctrico.You must check the electric motor's rotors.
- Los rotores están dañados por el uso.The rotors are damaged from use.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are inspecting a small drone in a workshop.
- Mateo¿Viste algo extraño en los rotores?Did you see anything strange in the rotors?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, un rotor tiene una grieta.Yes, Mateo, one rotor has a crack.
- MateoEs peligroso volar con esos rotores malogrados.It is dangerous to fly with those broken rotors.
- ElenaTienes razón, voy a cambiarlos ahora.You are right, I am going to change them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
