correa serpentina
/korea seɾpentina/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'serpentine belt' is translated into Spanish as correa serpentina.
When describing a failure of the belt, you can say la correa se rompió (the belt broke) or se cortó la correa (the belt snapped).
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word correa literally means belt or strap.
Did you know?
- The word correa comes from the Latin word corrigia, which referred to a shoelace.
- In several Spanish speaking countries, correa is the standard word for a dog leash. If you walk into a general store and ask for a correa without context, the clerk might assume you are shopping for a pet.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'belt' for clothing is called cinturón, making correa specifically for straps that bind or drive something.
Examples in context
- ¿Puede reemplazar la correa de accesorios? Está haciendo un ruido extraño.Can you please replace the serpentine belt? It's making a strange noise.
- Mi hermano, que es mecánico, recomendó cambiar la banda de accesorios.My brother, who is a mechanic, recommended changing the serpentine belt.
- Voy a viajar a México el próximo mes. ¿Sabes cómo se dice banda serpentina en México?I'm traveling to Mexico next month. Do you know how to say serpentine belt in Mexican Spanish?
- La correa serpentina está muy desgastada.The serpentine belt is very worn out.
- Necesito comprar una correa serpentina nueva.I need to buy a new serpentine belt.
- Escucho un ruido extraño en la correa serpentina.I hear a strange noise in the serpentine belt.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at a car engine in a garage.
- Javier¿Puedes revisar la correa serpentina, Sofía?Can you check the serpentine belt, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, la correa serpentina parece estar rota.Yes, the serpentine belt looks broken.
- JavierQué mal, ¿es difícil de cambiar?That's bad, is it difficult to change?
- SofíaNo, yo misma puedo cambiarla.No, I can change it myself.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
