cilindro esclavo
/θilindɾo esklabo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "slave cylinder" is translated into Spanish as cilindro esclavo.
In automotive mechanics, this term refers to the component of a hydraulic clutch or brake system that acts as the secondary unit.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where cilindro means "cylinder" and esclavo means "slave".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you might hear the formal variation cilindro secundario de embrague. In Mexico, the informal terms cilindrito de embrague and cilindro chiquito del clutch are prevalent.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in cilindros esclavos.
Did you know?
- The word esclavo has a historical connection to the Slavic people. It is derived from the Medieval Latin term sclavus, which originally meant 'a Slav'.
- In certain parts of Latin America, the word esclavo might be avoided in professional manuals to avoid social connotations, favoring secundario instead.
Examples in context
- Estoy teniendo problemas con el cilindro de embrague secundario de mi auto. ¿Sabes cómo solucionarlo?I'm having issues with the slave cylinder of my car. Do you know how to fix it?
- El cilindrito de embrague necesita ser reemplazado.The slave cylinder needs to be replaced.
- Necesito comprar un cilindro esclavo nuevo.I need to buy a new slave cylinder.
- El cilindro esclavo tiene una fuga de líquido.The slave cylinder has a fluid leak.
- Revisa si el cilindro esclavo está roto.Check if the slave cylinder is broken.
Example conversation
In an auto repair shop.
- MaríaJavier, ¿has revisado el embrague?Javier, have you checked the clutch?
- JavierSí, creo que es el cilindro esclavo.Yes, I think it is the slave cylinder.
- MaríaEs un problema muy común en este coche.It is a very common problem in this car.
- JavierEntonces buscaré el repuesto ahora mismo.Then I will look for the spare part right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cilindro, esclavo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
