motor sobrealimentado
/motoɾ sobɾealimentado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "supercharged engine" is translated into Spanish as motor sobrealimentado.
This phrase refers to an internal combustion engine that uses a supercharger to force more air into the cylinders to increase power.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective sobrealimentado is a compound word. It combines the prefix sobre- (meaning over or super) with alimentado (meaning fed), so the word literally means overfed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the phrase motor con compresor to refer to a supercharged engine.
How do you pronounce it?
/motoɾ sobɾealimentado/
Did you know?
- While motor sobrealimentado is the technical term, many mechanics in Latin America simply refer to the engine as a motor turbo even if it is technically supercharged.
- The term sobrealimentado can be used outside of mechanics to describe a person who is over-nourished or overfed, though this is rare in modern conversation.
- While sobrealimentado refers to any forced induction, enthusiasts often distinguish it from a turbocharger by using alimentación mecánica, which specifies the supercharger is driven by the engine's own crankshaft.
Examples in context
- El motor sobrealimentado del vehículo le brinda un excelente rendimiento y potencia.The vehicle's supercharged engine provides excellent performance and power.
- Este coche tiene un motor sobrealimentado.This car has a supercharged engine.
- El motor sobrealimentado ofrece mucha potencia.The supercharged engine offers a lot of power.
- Prefiero un motor sobrealimentado para la autopista.I prefer a supercharged engine for the highway.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a car in a showroom.
- Mateo¿Es ese un motor sobrealimentado?Is that a supercharged engine?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es de alto rendimiento.Yes, Mateo, it is high performance.
- MateoParece muy rápido y potente.It looks very fast and powerful.
- SofíaEs la tecnología más moderna.It is the most modern technology.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
