líquido de dirección asistida
/likido de diɾeɡθjon asistida/from spelling rules
In Spanish, steering fluid is líquido de dirección asistida.
This phrase refers to the hydraulic liquid used to make steering a vehicle easier.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of líquido (fluid), de (of), dirección (direction/steering) and asistida (assisted).
Which one should you use?
While líquido is more common, fluido de dirección is also used and understood as a synonym in technical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because dirección is a feminine noun, the adjective asistida must also be feminine.
Did you know?
- While dirección means 'steering' in this context, it is the same word used for a 'home address' and 'management'. A mechanic talking about dirección could be discussing the car's alignment or the shop's leadership.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a mechanic might simply call this el aceite de la dirección. While líquido is the technical term, aceite meaning 'oil' is used colloquially even if the fluid is not an oil.
- The word dirección comes from the Latin dīrēctiōnem, which shares an ancient root with the English word 'rectify'. Both stem from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stretch' or 'to make straight'.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar líquido de dirección asistida para mi carro. ¿Dónde puedo encontrarlo?I need to buy power steering fluid for my car. Where can I find it?
- Mi carro tiene problemas con la dirección. ¿Crees que necesito líquido de dirección?My car is having issues with the steering. Do you think I need steering fluid?
- Sí, podría ser eso. Prueba agregando líquido de dirección hidráulico y ve si mejora.Yes, that could be it. Try adding hydraulic steering fluid and see if it improves.
- El coche necesita líquido de dirección asistida.The car needs steering fluid.
- ¿Dónde compras el líquido de dirección asistida?Where do you buy the steering fluid?
- Hay una fuga de líquido de dirección asistida.There is a steering fluid leak.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at the car's engine.
- LucíaMateo, creo que falta líquido de dirección asistida.Mateo, I think there is a lack of steering fluid.
- MateoTienes razón, Lucía, el nivel está muy bajo.You are right, Lucía, the level is very low.
- LucíaDebemos comprar el líquido de dirección asistida pronto.We must buy the steering fluid soon.
- MateoIré a la tienda de repuestos ahora mismo.I will go to the spare parts store right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, dirección, líquido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
