manguito de eje
/manɡito de exe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shaft sleeve" is translated into Spanish as manguito de eje.
A shaft sleeve is a cylindrical component designed to protect or support a rotating shaft. In many mechanical contexts, the word buje (bushing) is used interchangeably with manguito to describe a sleeve that fits over a shaft.
Which one should you use?
The formal translation of "shaft sleeve" is manga del eje. Additionally, buje de eje can be used to mean a shaft bushing or sleeve.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "shaft sleeves", add -s to the noun to get manguitos de eje.
How do you pronounce it?
/manɡito de exe/
Did you know?
- The word manguito also refers to a detachable clothing accessory used to keep the wrists and hands warm, similar to a wrist warmer or a muff.
- The word manguito is actually a diminutive of manga, which means 'sleeve'. It literally translates to 'little sleeve', treating the mechanical part as if it were a piece of clothing for the shaft.
- Depending on the country, a mechanic might use manguito to describe a rubber coolant hose in a car engine rather than a metal shaft sleeve.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos un manguito de eje nuevo.We need a new shaft sleeve.
- El manguito de eje está muy desgastado.The shaft sleeve is very worn out.
- Instala el manguito de eje con cuidado.Install the shaft sleeve carefully.
Example conversation
Javier and María are inspecting a broken machine in a workshop.
- Javier¿Ves el problema con la máquina?Do you see the problem with the machine?
- MaríaSí, el manguito de eje se ha roto.Yes, the shaft sleeve has broken.
- JavierMaría, busca uno de repuesto en el almacén.María, look for a spare one in the warehouse.
- MaríaEstá bien, lo buscaré ahora mismo.Okay, I will look for it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
