elevalunas
/elebalunas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'window regulator' is translated into Spanish as elevalunas.
The term refers to the mechanism used to raise and lower the side windows of a vehicle.
What does it mean word for word?
The word elevalunas is a compound of eleva (raises) and lunas (windows/panes), literally meaning 'window lifter'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Elevavidrios is an informal term used in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
elevalunas is an invariable noun, meaning it does not change its form to indicate singular or plural. The context or an article determines the number.
How do you pronounce it?
/elebalunas/
Did you know?
- While a window is usually called a ventana, the term elevalunas uses lunas, which literally translates to 'moons'.
- The word lunas in this context refers to the curved or flat sheets of glass, a term derived from the shape and translucent nature of the moon.
- While elevalunas is common in Spain, using it in some Latin American countries might sound overly formal or European, as elevavidrios is the instinctive choice for local mechanics.
Examples in context
- Señor, el regulador de ventanas está dañado.Sir, the window regulator is damaged.
- Oye, ¿has arreglado el elevavidrios de tu carro?Hey, have you fixed your car's window regulator?
- El elevalunas del coche no funciona.The car window regulator is not working.
- Necesito cambiar el elevalunas del lado del conductor.I need to change the driver side window regulator.
- El mecánico dice que el problema es el elevalunas.The mechanic says the problem is the window regulator.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a repair for their car.
- AlejandroElena, la ventana no sube.Elena, the window won't go up.
- ElenaCreo que se rompió el elevalunas.I think the window regulator broke.
- AlejandroDeberíamos llevarlo al taller hoy.We should take it to the shop today.
- ElenaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries elevalunas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
