fusible térmico
/fusible teɾmiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "thermal fuse" is translated into Spanish as fusible térmico.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun fusible (fuse) and the adjective térmico (thermal).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term fusible de temperatura is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in fusibles térmicos.
How do you pronounce it?
/fusible teɾmiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word fusible can be used metaphorically to describe a person with a short temper who is 'about to blow' under pressure.
- The Spanish word fusible is an adjective meaning 'capable of being fused' before it became a noun for the device itself. This mirrors the English word 'fusible' which is rarely used as a noun in common speech.
- The word térmico shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'warm', which is why they both describe heat.
Examples in context
- No se recomienda sustituir el fusible térmico sin la debida capacitación.It is not recommended to replace the thermal fuse without proper training.
- ¿Sabes cómo cambiar el fusible de temperatura en una lavadora?Do you know how to change the thermal fuse in a washing machine?
- En algunos países de América Latina, también se conoce como fusible de temperatura.In some Latin American countries, it is also known as fusible de temperatura.
- El fusible térmico está quemado.The thermal fuse is burnt out.
- Necesito comprar un fusible térmico nuevo.I need to buy a new thermal fuse.
- Revisa si el fusible térmico funciona.Check if the thermal fuse is working.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are repairing a broken toaster.
- DanielMaría, creo que el fusible térmico está roto.María, I think the thermal fuse is broken.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel. No calienta nada.You're right, Daniel. It's not heating up at all.
- Daniel¿Sabes cómo cambiar el fusible térmico?Do you know how to change the thermal fuse?
- MaríaSí, solo necesitamos un destornillador.Yes, we just need a screwdriver.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries térmico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
