sensor de aceleración
/sensoɾ de aθeleɾaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "throttle sensor" is translated into Spanish as sensor de aceleración.
A throttle sensor is a device that monitors the position of the throttle valve to control the amount of fuel entering an engine.
Which one should you use?
In technical automotive contexts, sensor de posición de la mariposa is a more precise way to refer to a throttle sensor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term sensor de la mariposa de aceleración can be used for "throttle sensor".
How do you pronounce it?
/sensoɾ de aθeleɾaθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking workshops, a mechanic might refer to the throttle as la mariposa, which literally translates to 'the butterfly'.
- While 'throttle' refers to choking or restricting, the Spanish term aceleración focuses entirely on the speed or rate of increase.
- While sensor de aceleración is understood, using sensor de la mariposa in Mexico specifically helps distinguish the throttle sensor from sensors that measure G-force acceleration.
Examples in context
- El automóvil tiene un sensor de acelerador defectuoso.The car has a faulty throttle sensor.
- Mi coche necesita un nuevo sensor del acelerador.My car needs a new throttle sensor.
- El sensor de la mariposa de aceleración está dañado.The throttle sensor is damaged.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at a car engine.
- DanielElena, el coche no acelera bien.Elena, the car isn't accelerating well.
- ElenaQuizás sea el sensor de aceleración.Maybe it is the throttle sensor.
- Daniel¿Crees que debamos cambiarlo?Do you think we should change it?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, vamos a revisarlo.Yes, Daniel, let's check it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
