depósito del líquido limpiaparabrisas
/deposito del likido limpjapaɾabɾisas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "washer fluid reservoir" is translated into Spanish as depósito del líquido limpiaparabrisas.
You can also use the formal expression Contenedor de líquido para lavaparabrisas to mean "liquid container for windshield washers".
What does it mean word for word?
The word depósito literally means a tank, reservoir or storage container.
Did you know?
- The word depósito is a cognate of the English 'deposit', but while an English 'deposit' is often a sum of money, in Spanish it is a physical vessel or a place where things are stored.
- The compound word limpiaparabrisas is formed by joining a verb and a noun, a common way to create new technical terms in Spanish that English usually expresses with multiple words.
- If you are in a car parts shop, calling it a tanque is also common in several Latin American countries, even though depósito is the more precise term.
Examples in context
- El depósito de líquido limpiaparabrisas necesita ser revisado periódicamente.The windshield washer fluid reservoir needs to be checked regularly.
- El depósito del líquido limpiaparabrisas está vacío.The washer fluid reservoir is empty.
- Debes revisar el depósito del líquido limpiaparabrisas.You should check the washer fluid reservoir.
- Hay una fuga en el depósito del líquido limpiaparabrisas.There is a leak in the washer fluid reservoir.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are inspecting the car in the garage.
- Javier¿Ves el depósito del líquido limpiaparabrisas?Do you see the washer fluid reservoir?
- ElenaSí, Javier, parece que tiene una grieta.Yes, Javier, it looks like it has a crack.
- JavierTienes razón, hay que cambiarlo.You are right, it needs to be replaced.
- ElenaVoy a buscar la herramienta necesaria.I am going to look for the necessary tool.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
