tapa de válvulas
/tapa de balbulas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, valve cover is translated as tapa de válvulas.
The phrase refers to the removable metal or plastic lid that covers the valve mechanism in an internal combustion engine.
Which one should you use?
Cubierta de Válvulas is a formal alternative. In informal settings, some speakers use Tapa de los Taquetes.
Did you know?
- While tapa means 'cover' or 'lid' here, it is also the exact same word used for the small appetizers served with drinks in Spain.
- The word tapa used in tapa de válvulas shares a common ancestor with the English word 'tap', originating from the Proto-Germanic word for a 'plug'.
- Depending on the country, a mechanic might refer to the valve cover as a tapa de punterías instead of tapa de válvulas.
Examples in context
- Por favor, revise la tapa de válvulas de mi automóvilPlease check the valve cover of my car
- Necesito reemplazar la cubierta de válvulas de este motorI need to replace the valve cover of this engine
- La tapa de los taquetes de mi coche necesita ser reemplazadaThe valve cover of my car needs to be replaced
- La tapa de válvulas está muy sucia.The valve cover is very dirty.
- Necesito comprar una tapa de válvulas nueva.I need to buy a new valve cover.
- Hay una fuga debajo de la tapa de válvulas.There is a leak under the valve cover.
Example conversation
Daniel is showing María the engine of his car in a garage.
- DanielMira, la tapa de válvulas tiene una grieta.Look, the valve cover has a crack.
- MaríaParece que es un problema grave, Daniel.It looks like a serious problem, Daniel.
- DanielSí, debo cambiar la tapa de válvulas pronto.Yes, I must change the valve cover soon.
- MaríaYo puedo ayudarte a buscar el repuesto.I can help you look for the spare part.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tapa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
