hebilla del cinturón de seguridad
/ebiʝa del θintuɾon de seɡuɾidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "seat belt buckle" is translated into Spanish as hebilla del cinturón de seguridad.
This phrase refers to the metal fastener used to lock a seat belt in place.
How do you pronounce it?
/ebiʝa del θintuɾon de seɡuɾidad/
Did you know?
- The word hebilla shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'fibula', which refers to an ancient Roman brooch or pin used to fasten clothing.
- While hebilla is the technical term, in many Latin American countries, people might simply refer to the mechanism as 'el broche' or even 'el enganche'.
- While seguridad means 'security' or 'safety', the root word seguro can also mean 'sure' or 'certain' depending on the context of the sentence.
Examples in context
- Por favor, abroche la hebilla del cinturón de seguridad antes de iniciar el viaje.Please fasten your seat belt buckle before starting the journey.
- La hebilla del cinturón de seguridad está rota.The seat belt buckle is broken.
- Introduce la hebilla del cinturón de seguridad con cuidado.Insert the seat belt buckle carefully.
- No puedo encajar la hebilla del cinturón de seguridad.I cannot fit the seat belt buckle in.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are getting into a car.
- ElenaJavier, ¿por qué no te pones el cinturón?Javier, why aren't you putting on your seat belt?
- JavierCreo que mi hebilla del cinturón de seguridad está rota.I think my seat belt buckle is broken.
- ElenaDéjame ver si puedo arreglarla ahora.Let me see if I can fix it now.
- JavierGracias, Elena, intenta tirar con fuerza.Thanks, Elena, try pulling it hard.
