neumático
/neuˈmatiko/
The English word 'tire' is translated into Spanish as neumático.
Meaning: to become tired (verb)
Which one should you use?
While neumático is the standard term, llanta is frequently used to mean 'tire' in many Latin American countries, though in Spain llanta specifically refers to the metal rim.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term cubierta is used as a synonym for 'tire'. The word cauchos is used for 'tires' in certain Latin American regions like Venezuela and parts of Central America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of neumático is neumáticos.
How do you pronounce it?
/neuˈmatiko/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse the noun 'tire' (the rubber part of a wheel) with the adjective 'tired' (feeling exhausted). In Spanish, the noun is neumático and the adjective is cansado.
Did you know?
- The word neumático shares the same root as the English word 'pneumonia', as both originate from the Greek word for 'breath' or 'air'.
- While neumático is the technical term, the word cubierta is the preferred term in Argentina and Uruguay, which literally means 'cover'.
Examples in context
- Tom infló el neumático.Tom pumped up the tire.This sentence shows how to use the verb for pumping up the neumático.Tatoeba #1596566 by teskmon, translation #1024325 by CK
- Le falta aire al neumático.The tire is low.This sentence describes a situation where the neumático is low on air.Tatoeba #1707827 by marcelostockle, translation #3752287 by cromwellt
- Un clavo pinchó el neumático.A nail penetrated the car tire.This sentence describes a situation where a nail has punctured the neumático.Tatoeba #1367241 by marcelostockle, translation #394692 by Scott
- Necesito cambiar los neumáticos de mi automóvilI need to change the tires of my car.
- El mecánico revisará las llantas de mi camionetaThe mechanic will check the tires of my truck.
- Voy a comprar nuevas gomas para mi bicicletaI'm going to buy new tires for my bicycle.
- Los cauchos del coche necesitan ser reemplazadosThe car tires need to be replaced.
- Voy a rotar las cubiertas de mi autoI'm going to rotate the tires of my car.
- Tenemos que arreglar la rueda pinchadaWe need to fix the flat tire.
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are checking the car before a trip.
- MaríaMira el neumático delantero derecho.Look at the front right tire.
- JavierParece que el neumático está bajo.It looks like the tire is low.
- MaríaNecesitamos cambiar este neumático pronto.We need to change this tire soon.
- JavierVoy a revisar el neumático de repuesto.I am going to check the spare tire.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry neumático, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries neumático, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
