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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Transporte

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la conducción, como "bumper", "hood", "plate", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
driving school
driving school
[Sustantivo]

an institute that teaches people how to drive

autoescuela, escuela de manejo

autoescuela, escuela de manejo

Ex: He scheduled his first driving lesson at the local driving school to start learning the basics. 

Programó su primera clase de conducción en la autoescuela local para empezar a aprender lo básico.

license number
license number
[Sustantivo]

the numbers and letters on the plates at the front and back of a vehicle

matrícula

matrícula

Ex: The license number was required when filing an insurance claim for the minor accident. 

El número de licencia fue requerido al presentar un reclamo de seguro por el accidente menor.

motor vehicle
motor vehicle
[Sustantivo]

any type of vehicle that is powered by an engine

vehículo a motor

vehículo a motor

Ex: The motor vehicle's engine failed, leaving them stranded on the side of the road. 

El vehículo de motor tuvo una falla en el motor, dejándolos varados al costado de la carretera.

bumper
bumper
[Sustantivo]

a bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident

parachoques, defensa

parachoques, defensa

Ex: They added a custom bumper to the truck for a more rugged appearance. 

Añadieron un parachoques personalizado al camión para una apariencia más robusta.

emergency brake
emergency brake
[Sustantivo]

a brake that is operated by hand to hold a vehicle in place

freno de mano

freno de mano

Ex: In case of brake failure, the emergency brake can be used to slow down the vehicle safely. 

En caso de fallo de los frenos, se puede utilizar el freno de mano para reducir la velocidad del vehículo de forma segura.

hood
hood
[Sustantivo]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

capó, cofre

capó, cofre

Ex: She slammed the hood shut after filling up the windshield washer fluid. 
plate
plate
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters

placa, matrícula

placa, matrícula

Ex: The vehicle's plate was damaged, so he went to the DMV to get a replacement. 
safety belt
safety belt
[Sustantivo]

a strap that keeps a person attached to their seat to prevent injuries, especially in cars, etc.

cinturón de seguridad

cinturón de seguridad

Ex: They checked that the safety belts were functioning properly as part of the vehicle’s safety inspection. 

Comprobaron que los cinturones de seguridad funcionaban correctamente como parte de la inspección de seguridad del vehículo.

tailpipe
tailpipe
[Sustantivo]

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

tubo de escape

tubo de escape

Ex: The car emitted a loud noise from the tailpipe, suggesting an issue with the muffler. 

El coche emitió un ruido fuerte desde el tubo de escape, lo que sugiere un problema con el silenciador.

tank
tank
[Sustantivo]

a container that holds the fuel of a vehicle, etc.

tanque

tanque

Ex: The car's tank had a leak, causing fuel to drip onto the ground. 
tire
tire
[Sustantivo]

a thick rubber ring fitted around the wheel of a vehicle, often containing air

llanta

llanta

Ex: Emma needs two new tires for her car. 
trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

the space at the back of an automobile in which different things can be put

maletero

maletero

Ex: The grocery bags filled the trunk after a trip to the supermarket. 
turn signal
turn signal
[Sustantivo]

a flashing light on a vehicle used to show the direction in which the driver intends to turn

intermitente, direccional

intermitente, direccional

Ex: The car's rear turn signal was not working. 
windshield
windshield
[Sustantivo]

the large front window of a vehicle

parabrisas

parabrisas

Ex: A bird flew into the windshield, causing a loud noise. 

Un pájaro voló contra el parabrisas, causando un ruido fuerte.

windshield wiper
windshield wiper
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin device with rubber on its edge, designed to move across the glass at the front of vehicles to clear it of rain, snow, etc. so that the driver can see the road properly

limpiaparabrisas

limpiaparabrisas

Ex: She used the windshield wiper to remove the morning frost from the windshield before starting her commute. 

Ella usó el limpiaparabrisas para quitar la escarcha matutina del parabrisas antes de comenzar su viaje.

crash
crash
[Sustantivo]

an accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else

choque, accidente

choque, accidente

Ex: The report detailed the causes of the crash and the extent of the damage to the vehicles involved. 
bend
bend
[Sustantivo]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

curva

curva

Ex: The hiker enjoyed the scenic beauty of the river's gentle bends. 
crossing
crossing
[Sustantivo]

a place where two roads or streets intersect

cruce, paso a nivel

cruce, paso a nivel

Ex: The city installed a roundabout at the crossing to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents. 
intersection
intersection
[Sustantivo]

the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other

intersección

intersección

Ex: The city planned to redesign the intersection to improve safety and reduce congestion. 

La ciudad planeó rediseñar la intersección para mejorar la seguridad y reducir la congestión.

U-turn
U-turn
[Sustantivo]

a turn that a car, etc. makes to move toward the direction it was coming from

vuelta en U, cambio de sentido

vuelta en U, cambio de sentido

Ex: They performed a U-turn in the parking lot to find a better spot closer to the store entrance. 

Hicieron un giro en U en el estacionamiento para encontrar un lugar mejor más cerca de la entrada de la tienda.

global positioning system

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

GPS

GPS

Ex: The GPS showed real-time traffic updates, helping her avoid delays. 
rush hour
rush hour
[Sustantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

hora pico, hora punta

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns. 

Las noticias locales informaron sobre el proyecto de construcción que afecta los patrones de tráfico en la hora pico.

speeding
speeding
[Sustantivo]

the traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed

exceso de velocidad

exceso de velocidad

Ex: He was fined for his repeated offenses of speeding and had to attend a driving course. 

Fue multado por sus repetidas infracciones de exceso de velocidad y tuvo que asistir a un curso de conducción.

to brake
to brake
[Verbo]

to slow or stop a vehicle, or cause it to slow or stop, by using a brake

frenar

frenar

Ex: The driver braked the truck as it approached the gate. 
to exit
to exit
[Verbo]

to leave a place, building, vehicle, or similar location

salir

salir

Ex: Emma exited the room without saying goodbye. 
to pull up
to pull up
[Verbo]

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

detenerse, parar el vehículo

detenerse, parar el vehículo

Ex: At the sight of the accident, several cars pulled up to offer help. 

Al ver el accidente, varios coches se detuvieron para ofrecer ayuda.

to navigate

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

conducir, gobernar

conducir, gobernar

Ex: The driving instructor taught the student how to navigate through traffic and use road signs. 

El instructor de conducción le enseñó al estudiante cómo navegar por el tráfico y usar las señales de tráfico.

to rush
to rush
[Verbo]

to move or act very quickly

apurarse, darse prisa

apurarse, darse prisa

Ex: The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed. 
to slow
to slow
[Verbo]

to decrease the speed of something

entorpecer

entorpecer

Ex: The cyclist slowed his bike to let the pedestrians cross the road. 
to fuel
to fuel
[Verbo]

to provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.

poner combustible a, alimentar

poner combustible a, alimentar

Ex: He needs to fuel his motorcycle before heading out on the long ride. 
progress
progress
[Sustantivo]

forward movement or movement toward somewhere

avance

avance

Ex: The driver checked the map to track their progress through the unfamiliar territory. 
steering wheel
steering wheel
[Sustantivo]

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

volante, timón

volante, timón

Ex: The car's steering wheel was equipped with controls for audio and cruise settings. 

El volante del coche estaba equipado con controles para los ajustes de audio y crucero.

handlebar
handlebar
[Sustantivo]

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

manillar, manubrio

manillar, manubrio

Ex: The mechanic repaired the broken handlebar on the motorcycle to ensure it was safe to ride. 

El mecánico reparó el manillar roto de la motocicleta para asegurarse de que era seguro conducir.

zebra crossing
zebra crossing
[Sustantivo]

an area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely

paso de cebra, paso peatonal

paso de cebra, paso peatonal

Ex: He used the zebra crossing to navigate across the busy intersection during rush hour. 

Usó el paso de cebra para cruzar la intersección concurrida durante la hora punta.

gearshift
gearshift
[Sustantivo]

a handle in a car or other vehicle, by which a driver can change gears

palanca de cambios, cambio de marchas

palanca de cambios, cambio de marchas

Ex: The gearshift on the truck was heavy, requiring a firm grip to change gears effectively. 

La palanca de cambios del camión era pesada, requiriendo un agarre firme para cambiar de marcha eficazmente.

stoplight
stoplight
[Sustantivo]

the red light at the back of a vehicle that lits up when brakes are used to signal stopping or slowing down to other drivers

luz de freno

luz de freno

Ex: The police officer pulled over the vehicle for having a defective stoplight. 

El oficial de policía detuvo el vehículo por tener un luz de freno defectuosa.

road rage
road rage
[Sustantivo]

an aggressive behavior that is seen among drivers, particularly when they are stuck in traffic

ira al volante, agresividad vial

ira al volante, agresividad vial

Ex: She tried to avoid road rage by practicing deep breathing and staying calm during traffic jams. 

Ella trató de evitar la ira al volante practicando respiración profunda y manteniendo la calma durante los atascos de tráfico.

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