resorte de válvula
/resoɾte de balbula/from spelling rules
The English phrase valve spring is translated into Spanish as resorte de válvula.
The phrase refers to a valve spring.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of resorte (spring) and de válvula (of valve).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, resorte is the standard term for a mechanical spring, such as in resorte de válvula. In Spain, the word muelle is more commonly used than resorte to refer to a mechanical spring, such as in muelle de válvula.
Did you know?
- While muelle is used for a valve spring in Spain, the same word also means 'dock' or 'pier' in a maritime context.
- The term resorte is also used in Spanish to describe a 'trigger' or a 'spring-loaded mechanism' in a figurative sense, such as a sudden emotional reaction.
- The word válvula is actually a diminutive of the word valva, which refers to the 'leaf' or 'wing' of a door.
Examples in context
- Tengo un problema con el muelle de válvula de mi cocheI have a problem with the valve spring in my car
- Los muelles de válvula son fundamentales para el correcto funcionamiento del motorValve springs are fundamental for the proper functioning of the engine
- El resorte de válvula está roto.The valve spring is broken.
- Necesito comprar un resorte de válvula nuevo.I need to buy a new valve spring.
- ¿Dónde está el resorte de válvula?Where is the valve spring?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are in an auto repair shop.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿puedes revisar el resorte de válvula?Alejandro, can you check the valve spring?
- AlejandroSí, voy a buscar el resorte de válvula ahora.Yes, I am going to look for the valve spring now.
- SofíaGracias, parece que es un problema grave.Thank you, it looks like a serious problem.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Sofía, lo arreglaré.Don't worry, Sofía, I will fix it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, resorte, válvula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
