terminales de dirección
/teɾminales de diɾeɡθjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, tie rod ends is translated as terminales de dirección.
This phrase refers to the parts of a vehicle's steering system that connect the steering rack to the wheel hubs. terminales de dirección is the standard technical way to refer to this component in automotive repair contexts across the Spanish-speaking world.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of terminales (ends/terminals) and de dirección (of steering).
Which one should you use?
You may also see the singular form terminal de dirección used for a single tie rod end.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, mechanics often refer to tie rod ends as rótulas de dirección.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is terminal de dirección.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾminales de diɾeɡθjon/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for these parts in a Spanish auto parts catalog, you might find them categorized under tren delantero, which literally means 'front train'. This refers to the entire front suspension and steering assembly.
- In Spanish, dirección is a polysemous word that refers to steering, a physical address, and a company's management. A mechanic talking about dirección is discussing physics, while a businessman is discussing leadership.
- While terminales de dirección is technically precise, a mechanic in Mexico might ask you for rótulas de dirección instead. This term actually refers to 'ball joints', though it is commonly used interchangeably for tie rod ends in many workshops.
Examples in context
- Antes de la inspección, por favor revise el estado de los extremos de la barra de dirección.Before the inspection, please check the condition of the tie rod ends.
- Asegúrese del mantenimiento adecuado de los terminales de la dirección para un rendimiento óptimo.Ensure proper maintenance of the tie rod ends for optimal performance.
- Necesito cambiar las terminales de dirección de mi coche.I need to change the tie rod ends of my car.
- El mecánico revisó las terminales de dirección hoy.The mechanic checked the tie rod ends today.
- Las terminales de dirección están muy desgastadas.The tie rod ends are very worn out.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a car repair at a garage.
- Javier¿Qué problema tiene el coche, Sofía?What is the problem with the car, Sofía?
- SofíaDice el mecánico que hay que cambiar las terminales de dirección.The mechanic says the tie rod ends need to be changed.
- JavierEntiendo, eso explica el ruido en la dirección.I see, that explains the noise in the steering.
- SofíaSí, es mejor arreglarlo pronto para su seguridad.Yes, it is better to fix it soon for your safety.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
