neumáticos
/neumatikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tires" is translated into Spanish as neumáticos.
Neumáticos refers specifically to the rubber rings that fit around the wheels of a vehicle.
Which one should you use?
While neumáticos refers specifically to the rubber part of the wheel, the word llantas is often used in many Latin American countries to refer to the tires themselves, even though it technically refers to the metal rims.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, people may say llantas instead of neumáticos when referring to the tires.
How does it change in a sentence?
Neumáticos is a masculine noun, so it must agree with masculine adjectives, such as neumáticos nuevos (new tires).
How do you pronounce it?
/neumatikos/
Did you know?
- If you are in Argentina, you might use the word cubiertas instead of neumáticos. This word literally translates to 'covers', referring to the way the tire covers the wheel.
- The term neumático is a 'calque' or loan-translation from the French word 'pneumatique', reflecting the influence of French engineering on early automotive terminology in Spain.
- The Spanish word pinchazo, used to describe a flat tire, literally means 'a prick' or 'a puncture'.
Examples in context
- Le echó aire a sus neumáticos.He put air in his tires.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting air in the neumáticos.Tatoeba #1673692 by marcelostockle, translation #291600 by CK
- Llenos los neumáticos con aire.Fill the tires with air.This sentence is useful for giving an instruction to fill the neumáticos with air.Tatoeba #1388913 by marcelostockle, translation #41123 by CK
- Tienes los neumáticos hechos polvo.Your tires are completely worn out.This sentence is useful for describing neumáticos that are worn out.Tatoeba #6597231 by arh, translation #6610386 by jaxhere
- Acabo de cambiar los neumáticos de mi automóvil.I just changed the tires on my car.
- Necesito comprar nuevas gomas para mi camioneta.I need to buy new tires for my truck.
- Las llantas de mi moto están desgastadas.The tires on my motorcycle are worn out.
- Voy a cambiar las ruedas de mi bicicleta.I'm going to change the tires on my bicycle.
- Los niños juegan con los cauchos en la carretera.The children play with tires on the road.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at Javier's car in the driveway.
- Elena¿Están en buen estado los neumáticos?Are the tires in good condition?
- JavierSí, los neumáticos son nuevos.Yes, the tires are new.
- ElenaMe alegra que Javier los haya cambiado.I'm glad Javier changed them.
- JavierEs mejor viajar con seguridad.It's better to travel safely.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
