banda de rodadura
/banda de ɾodaduɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tire tread" is translated into Spanish as banda de rodadura.
This phrase refers to the part of a rubber tire that comes into direct contact with the road surface.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, people often refer to the tire tread as the dibujo de la llanta, which literally means the tire's drawing or pattern. Additionally, some Latin American countries may use dibujo del neumático as an alternative for "tire tread".
How do you pronounce it?
/banda de ɾodaduɾa/
Did you know?
- The word banda in this phrase shares its roots with the French word for a 'ribbon', suggesting the tread is seen as a long, continuous strip of material.
- Spanish has different words for 'tire' depending on the region, such as llanta in Mexico and neumático in Spain, which changes the phrase used for tread.
- The term rodadura is derived from the verb rodar, which means 'to roll'.
Examples in context
- El dibujo de la banda de rodadura de tus neumáticos se encuentra desgastado.The tread pattern on your tires is worn out.
- La banda de rodadura está muy desgastada.The tire tread is very worn out.
- La banda de rodadura está muy gastada.The tire tread is very worn.
- Debes revisar la banda de rodadura de tus neumáticos.You should check the tire tread of your tires.
- Esa banda de rodadura tiene un buen agarre.That tire tread has good grip.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are inspecting his car in the garage.
- ElenaDaniel, mira la banda de rodadura de este neumático.Daniel, look at the tire tread of this tire.
- DanielTienes razón, parece que es muy baja.You're right, it looks very low.
- ElenaEs peligroso conducir así con ella tan gastada.It is dangerous to drive like that with it so worn.
- DanielVoy a cambiar los neumáticos mañana mismo.I am going to change the tires first thing tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banda, de, rodadura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
