compressore volumetrico
The English word supercharger is translated into Italian as compressore volumetrico.
A supercharger is an inlet air compressor used for an internal combustion engine.
Meaning: inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal term for supercharger is sovralimentatore.
Did you know?
- If you use the word compressore alone without the adjective, an Italian might think you are talking about a device for inflating bicycle tires.
- The formal term sovralimentatore contains the word 'alimentatore', which is also the Italian word for a 'power supply' in electronics.
- The word 'volumetrico' shares the same root as the English 'volume', as both derive from the Latin 'volumen' referring to a roll of parchment.
Examples in context
- Mario stava mostrando orgogliosamente il suo nuovo motore sovralimentato.Mario was proudly showing off his new supercharged engine.
- Giancarlo ha installato un nuovo compressore sul motore della sua macchina.Giancarlo has installed a new supercharger on his car's engine.
- Il compressore volumetrico aumenta la potenza del motore.The supercharger increases the power of the engine.
- Devo controllare il funzionamento del compressore volumetrico.I need to check the operation of the supercharger.
- Questo modello monta un compressore volumetrico molto efficiente.This model features a very efficient supercharger.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are looking at a car engine in a garage.
- LorenzoGuarda questo compressore volumetrico nuovo.Look at this new supercharger.
- MartinaSembra molto potente, Lorenzo.It looks very powerful, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoSì, migliorerà sicuramente le prestazioni.Yes, it will certainly improve the performance.
- MartinaAllora dobbiamo installarlo subito.Then we should install it right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compressore, volumetrico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
