amortiguadores y puntales
/amoɾtiɡwadoɾes i puntales/from spelling rules
The phrase "shocks and struts" in Spanish is amortiguadores y puntales.
This phrase refers to the components of a vehicle's suspension system that absorb impact and support the weight of the car. In many Spanish-speaking regions, mechanics may use only amortiguadores to refer to the entire shock and strut assembly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word amortiguadores is derived from the verb amortiguar, which means to dampen or cushion. The word puntales literally refers to props, struts or supports used to hold something up.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, an informal way to say "shocks and struts" is Amortiguadores y espirales.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the conjunction y (and) to link the two components of the suspension system.
How do you pronounce it?
/amoɾtiɡwadoɾes i puntales/
Did you know?
- The word amortiguador shares a root with the word amortiguar, which is also used in music and audio to describe the process of 'muting' or 'damping' a sound.
- The word puntal is a versatile term that can describe anything from a structural beam in a building to a shore prop used to keep a ship from drifting.
- The conjunction y used in the phrase evolved from the Old Spanish letter é or e, which was used to avoid phonetic clashes with certain sounds.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuánto costaría reemplazar los amortiguadores y puntales?How much would it cost to replace the shocks and struts?
- Oye, necesito cambiar los amortiguadores y muelles de mi auto.Hey, I need to change the shocks and struts of my car.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing car repairs in a garage.
- DanielLucía, el coche se siente muy inestable.Lucía, the car feels very unstable.
- LucíaTal vez debas revisar los amortiguadores y puntales.Maybe you should check the shocks and struts.
- DanielTienes razón, voy a llamar al taller.You are right, I am going to call the shop.
- LucíaEs mejor arreglarlos pronto, Daniel.It is better to fix them soon, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
