collarín de embrague
/koʝaɾin de embɾaɡe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, throwout bearing is collarín de embrague.
This phrase refers to a bearing used in a vehicle's clutch system to release the pressure plate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word collarín literally refers to a small collar or ring-like component.
Which one should you use?
While collarín de embrague is the default, you may encounter Cojinete de desembrague, which is a more formal way to express the same concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term rodamiento de empuje is frequently used and cojinete de empuje is also a common technical term in that region.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is collarines de embrague.
How do you pronounce it?
/koʝaɾin de embɾaɡe/
Did you know?
- The word embrague for 'clutch' shares its root with braga, a Spanish word for underwear or panties.
- In Spanish, the word collarín is used for this bearing, but the same word also describes a medical cervical collar used to support the neck after an injury.
- Spanish uses the word cojinete for certain bearings, which is derived from cojín, the word for 'cushion' or 'pillow'.
Examples in context
- El collarín de embrague hace un ruido extraño.The throwout bearing is making a strange noise.
- Necesito cambiar el collarín de embrague hoy mismo.I need to change the throwout bearing today.
- Ese collarín de embrague es de mala calidad.That throwout bearing is of poor quality.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at an auto repair shop.
- Alejandro¿Crees que es el collarín de embrague?Do you think it is the throwout bearing?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, suena exactamente como eso.Yes, Alejandro, it sounds exactly like that.
- AlejandroTengo que comprar un collarín de embrague nuevo.I have to buy a new throwout bearing.
- LucíaEs mejor arreglarlo antes de que sea peor.It is better to fix it before it gets worse.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries collarín, de, embrague, CC BY-SA 4.0.
