amortiguadores
/amoɾtiɡwadoɾes/from spelling rules
The English word "shocks" is translated into Spanish as amortiguadores when referring to vehicle suspension components.
In a mechanical context, amortiguadores refers to the devices used in a vehicle's suspension system to absorb impact and reduce bouncing. The related noun amortiguación is used to describe the process of shock absorption or the damping effect itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The word amortiguadores is a compound derived from the verb amortiguar, meaning to dampen or soften and the suffix -dor, which denotes an agent or tool. This makes the term literally mean "dampeners."
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is amortiguador, which is used when referring to a single shock absorber.
How do you pronounce it?
/amoɾtiɡwadoɾes/
Did you know?
- The root of amortiguadores shares an origin with the word mortaja and the concept of 'death', as it originally meant to make something 'dead' or lifeless by removing its energy.
- In a non-mechanical context, a person can be an amortiguador if they act as a buffer or mediator to soften a conflict between two parties.
- While amortiguadores refers to car parts, the verb amortiguar is used in music to describe the act of muting a string or dampening a sound.
Examples in context
- Los impactos en la economía mundial fueron significativos.The shocks to the global economy were significant.
- Me llevé una sorpresa cuando supe lo que había sucedido.I had a shock when I found out what had happened.
- Las sacudidas políticas afectaron al país entero.The political shocks affected the whole country.
- Los amortiguadores del coche están viejos.The car's shocks are old.
- Necesito cambiar los amortiguadores delanteros.I need to change the front shocks.
- El mecánico revisó los amortiguadores.The mechanic checked the shocks.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at an auto repair shop.
- Javier¿Qué tiene el coche, Sofía?What is wrong with the car, Sofía?
- SofíaCreo que son los amortiguadores.I think it is the shocks.
- JavierEsos amortiguadores parecen muy gastados.Those shocks look very worn out.
- SofíaSí, hay que cambiarlos pronto.Yes, we need to change them soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
