control del acelerador
/kontɾol del aθeleɾadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "throttle control" is translated into Spanish as control del acelerador.
This phrase refers to the mechanism used to regulate the amount of fuel or power delivered to an engine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of control (control), del (of the) and acelerador (accelerator/throttle).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Control del Acelerador is commonly used. In Spain, Mando del Acelerador is acceptable. In Argentina, Control de Aceleración may be used.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾol del aθeleɾadoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word acelerador is used for both the mechanical throttle system and the physical gas pedal that a driver presses.
- The word control in Spanish was originally borrowed from the French word contrôle rather than being a direct descendant of the Latin word for 'rule'.
- While control del acelerador is technical, a Spanish speaker might simply say pisar el acelerador (step on the accelerator) to describe the act of increasing power.
Examples in context
- El piloto experimentado tiene un excelente control del acelerador.The experienced pilot has excellent throttle control.
- El control del acelerador es muy sensible.The throttle control is very sensitive.
- Hay un problema con el control del acelerador.There is a problem with the throttle control.
- Necesito ajustar el control del acelerador del motor.I need to adjust the engine's throttle control.
Example conversation
A mechanic is explaining a car issue to a customer.
- AlejandroMaría, el control del acelerador está fallando.María, the throttle control is failing.
- María¿Es grave el problema del control del acelerador?Is the throttle control problem serious?
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, lo arreglaré pronto.Don't worry, I will fix it soon.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, lo agradezco mucho.Thank you, Alejandro, I appreciate it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acelerador, control, del, CC BY-SA 4.0.
