enganche de remolque
/enɡant͡ʃe de ɾemolke/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'towing hitch' is translated into Spanish as enganche de remolque.
A towing hitch is a device connected to a vehicle used for pulling a trailer or another vehicle. While the full phrase is standard, you may often hear people shorten the term to just enganche in casual conversation once the context of towing is already established. If you are referring specifically to the ball mount itself, the term bola de remolque is frequently used.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase enganche de remolque is composed of enganche, meaning 'hitch' or 'connection' and de remolque, meaning 'of towing' or 'towing'.
Which one should you use?
Enganche de remolque is the standard term, but acoplamiento de remolque is also a formal way to express the same concept. If you are specifically talking about the towing ball, use bola de remolque.
How do you pronounce it?
/enɡantʃe de ɾemolke/
Did you know?
- The word enganche is used in several Latin American countries to describe a down payment on a purchase, such as a house or a car.
- The term enganche is also used in sports, particularly in soccer, to describe a playmaker who links the midfield and the attack.
- In some colloquial contexts, engancharse can mean to become addicted to something or to get obsessed with a new hobby.
Examples in context
- El automóvil está equipado con un enganche de remolque resistente.The car is equipped with a sturdy towing hitch.
- Antes de remolcar algo, asegúrate de tener un acoplamiento de remolque adecuado.Before towing anything, make sure you have a proper towing hitch.
- Voy a comprar un enganche para remolcar mi pequeño bote.I'm going to buy a towing hitch for my small boat.
- Podrías prestarme tu gancho de remolque para llevar esta carga?Could you lend me your towing hitch to transport this load?
- Necesito instalar un enganche de remolque en mi coche.I need to install a towing hitch on my car.
- El enganche de remolque parece estar muy oxidado.The towing hitch looks very rusty.
- Revisa si el enganche de remolque está bien sujeto.Check if the towing hitch is properly attached.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing for a camping trip with a trailer.
- Javier¿Está listo el enganche de remolque para el viaje?Is the towing hitch ready for the trip?
- LucíaSí, ya lo he revisado esta mañana.Yes, I already checked it this morning.
- JavierPerfecto, entonces podemos enganchar la caravana ahora.Perfect, then we can hitch the caravan now.
- LucíaDe acuerdo, vamos a cargar las maletas.Okay, let's load the suitcases.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
