cremallera de dirección
/kɾemaʝeɾa de diɾeɡθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "steering rack" is translated into Spanish as cremallera de dirección.
This phrase refers to the mechanical component in a vehicle that converts the rotation of the steering wheel into the side-to-side movement of the wheels.
What does it mean word for word?
The term cremallera literally means "rack", referring to a notched bar used in mechanical systems.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾemaʝeɾa de diɾeɡθjon/
Did you know?
- The word cremallera is used in Spanish to describe both a car's mechanical rack and the sliding fastener on a jacket or bag.
- The word cremallera comes from the French word 'crémaillère', which historically referred to a notched bar used in fireplaces to hold logs.
- In Spanish, the word dirección can refer to a vehicle's steering, a person's home address and the management of a company.
Examples in context
- La cremallera de dirección está dañada.The steering rack is damaged.
- Necesito cambiar la cremallera de dirección de mi coche.I need to change the steering rack of my car.
- El mecánico revisará la cremallera de dirección mañana.The mechanic will check the steering rack tomorrow.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a car repair shop.
- MateoLucía, el coche tiene un problema en la cremallera de dirección.Lucía, the car has a problem with the steering rack.
- LucíaVaya, ¿crees que se puede reparar?Oh, do you think it can be repaired?
- MateoNo, es mejor instalar una cremallera de dirección nueva.No, it's better to install a new steering rack.
- LucíaEstá bien, haz lo que sea necesario.All right, do whatever is necessary.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cremallera, de, dirección, CC BY-SA 4.0.
