cuerpo de válvulas
/kweɾpo de balbulas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'valve body' is translated into Spanish as cuerpo de válvulas.
This phrase refers to the main housing or casing that contains the internal components of a valve system.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cuerpo (body), de (of) and válvulas (valves).
Which one should you use?
While cuerpo de válvulas refers to a body containing multiple valves, cuerpo de la válvula is used when referring to the body of a single specific valve. In many mechanical contexts, especially regarding hydraulic or automotive systems, bloque de válvulas is a common alternative meaning 'valve block'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the body of a single specific valve, use the singular form cuerpo de la válvula.
Did you know?
- The word cuerpo shares the same ancient root as the English word 'corpse', as both stem from the idea of a physical form or body.
- In Spanish, the word cuerpo is used for both a living human body and a mechanical housing. This linguistic link suggests that the machine part is viewed as the 'anatomy' of the system.
- While cuerpo de válvulas is the standard term, engineers in some Latin American countries may use bloque to imply a more solid or heavy-duty casting. Using bloque can signal a difference in the material's perceived density.
Examples in context
- El mecánico examinó el cuerpo de la válvula minuciosamente.The mechanic examined the valve body thoroughly.
- La parte más importante de cualquier válvula es su cuerpo, donde se controla el flujo del líquido.The most important part of any valve is its body, where the fluid flow is controlled.
- El cuerpo de válvulas tiene una grieta.The valve body has a crack.
- Debemos limpiar el cuerpo de válvulas con cuidado.We must clean the valve body carefully.
- El cuerpo de válvulas es de aluminio.The valve body is made of aluminum.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are inspecting a transmission system.
- LucíaJavier, ¿está limpio el cuerpo de válvulas?Javier, is the valve body clean?
- JavierNo, Lucía, todavía tiene mucho residuo.No, Lucia, it still has a lot of residue.
- LucíaEntonces debemos limpiar el cuerpo de válvulas hoy.Then we must clean the valve body today.
- JavierEstá bien, traeré las herramientas ahora.All right, I will bring the tools now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuerpo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
