calibración de bujías
/kalibɾaθjon de buxias/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'spark plug gap' is translated into Spanish as calibración de bujías.
This phrase refers to the specific distance between the two electrodes of a spark plug. To describe the action of adjusting the gap, use the verb phrase calibrar las bujías (to gap the spark plugs).
Which one should you use?
In many mechanical contexts, luz de bujía is used to refer specifically to the physical gap itself. In more formal settings, you may also encounter Separación de la Bujía or Espacio de la bujía.
Did you know?
- The word bujía originally referred to a kind of candle made from wax and rushes. It later evolved to describe the ignition device in an engine because of its similar shape.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, mechanics use the term luz (light) to describe the gap because the electrical spark looks like a tiny flash of light.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a 'gap' using the word hueco, a mechanic might think you are looking for a hole or a hollow space in a part rather than the electrode distance.
Examples in context
- Necesito que ajuste la separación de la bujía, por favor.I need you to adjust the spark plug gap, please.
- Es crucial ajustar la holgura de la bujía para optimizar el rendimiento del motor.It is crucial to adjust the spark plug gap to optimize engine performance.
- La calibración de bujías es muy importante para el motor.The spark plug gap is very important for the engine.
- Necesito revisar la calibración de bujías de este coche.I need to check the spark plug gap of this car.
- Una mala calibración de bujías puede causar problemas.A bad spark plug gap can cause problems.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are working on a car in the garage.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿sabes cuál es la calibración de bujías?Alejandro, do you know what the spark plug gap is?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, está escrita en el manual del usuario.Yes, Lucía, it is written in the user manual.
- LucíaVoy a ajustar la calibración de bujías ahora mismo.I am going to adjust the spark plug gap right now.
- AlejandroPerfecto, así el motor funcionará mucho mejor.Perfect, that way the engine will run much better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
