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Transporte Terrestre - Exterior del Vehículo y Accesorios

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el exterior del vehículo y accesorios como "parrilla", "capó" y "espejo retrovisor".

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grille
grille
[Sustantivo]

a metal framework with bars or slats that covers an opening on a vehicle's exterior, usually for protection or looks

rejilla, parrilla

rejilla, parrilla

Ex: The sedan's grille design integrates seamlessly with its sleek body lines. 

El diseño de la parrilla del sedán se integra perfectamente con sus líneas de carrocería aerodinámicas.

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. 

Ella cerró de golpe el capó después de llenar el líquido del limpiaparabrisas.

fog lamp
fog lamp
[Sustantivo]

a type of light on a vehicle designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions

luz antiniebla, farola antiniebla

luz antiniebla, farola antiniebla

Ex: Some drivers mistakenly use fog lamps in clear weather, which can be distracting to others on the road. 

Algunos conductores usan por error las luces antiniebla en clima despejado, lo que puede distraer a otros en la carretera.

headlight
headlight
[Sustantivo]

one of the two powerful, large, and bright lights that are placed at the front of vehicles

faro, luz delantera

faro, luz delantera

Ex: She turned on her headlights when the sun started setting. 

Ella encendió sus faros cuando el sol comenzó a ponerse.

high beam
high beam
[Sustantivo]

the bright headlights on a vehicle used for maximum illumination of the road ahead, especially in dark or low-visibility conditions

luz alta, luces largas

luz alta, luces largas

Ex: The driver was reminded to dim his high beams when approaching oncoming traffic. 

Se le recordó al conductor que bajara sus luces altas al acercarse al tráfico que venía en sentido contrario.

low beam
low beam
[Sustantivo]

the headlights on a vehicle that provide a standard level of illumination for driving under normal conditions, designed to prevent blinding other drivers

luz de cruce, luces cortas

luz de cruce, luces cortas

Ex: He adjusted the headlights to ensure the low beams were correctly aligned. 

Ajustó los faros para asegurarse de que las luces bajas estaban correctamente alineadas.

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.

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.

tail light
tail light
[Sustantivo]

a light at the rear of a vehicle that is usually red in color

luz trasera, piloto trasero

luz trasera, piloto trasero

Ex: The mechanic checked the tail light along with the other lights. 

El mecánico revisó la luz trasera junto con las otras luces.

brake light
brake light
[Sustantivo]

a rear-facing light on a vehicle that illuminates when the driver applies the brakes, signaling to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down or stopping

luz de freno, luz de stop

luz de freno, luz de stop

Ex: The truck's brake lights were bright and easily visible even in daylight. 

Las luces de freno del camión eran brillantes y fácilmente visibles incluso a la luz del día.

hazard lights
hazard lights
[Sustantivo]

the blinking lights on a vehicle used to indicate that the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly due to an emergency or dangerous situation

luces de emergencia, luces de peligro

luces de emergencia, luces de peligro

Ex: Drivers should use hazard lights cautiously, as they are meant for emergencies like sudden stops or accidents. 

Los conductores deben usar las luces de emergencia con precaución, ya que están destinadas a emergencias como paradas repentinas o accidentes.

fin
fin
[Sustantivo]

a streamlined projection, usually found at the rear of a car

aleta, alerón

aleta, alerón

Ex: The tuner modified the hatchback with a custom carbon fiber fin for racing. 

El afinador modificó el hatchback con un alerón de fibra de carbono personalizado para carreras.

spoiler
spoiler
[Sustantivo]

an aerodynamic device installed on the rear of a vehicle, designed to reduce lift and increase stability at higher speeds

alerón, spoiler

alerón, spoiler

Ex: A spoiler is often used in conjunction with other aerodynamic enhancements to optimize airflow. 

Un spoiler se utiliza a menudo junto con otras mejoras aerodinámicas para optimizar el flujo de aire.

backup camera
backup camera
[Sustantivo]

a type of camera installed on the rear of a vehicle to assist the driver in backing up or reversing by providing a view of the area behind the vehicle

cámara de marcha atrás, cámara de reversa

cámara de marcha atrás, cámara de reversa

mudflap
mudflap
[Sustantivo]

a piece of rubber or plastic that hangs behind the wheels of a vehicle to prevent mud and water from splashing onto other vehicles or pedestrians

salpicadero, guardafango

salpicadero, guardafango

Ex: When it rained heavily, the cars without mudflaps made a mess on the road, causing slippery conditions. 

Cuando llovió mucho, los coches sin salpicaderas hicieron un desastre en la carretera, causando condiciones resbaladizas.

tailgate
tailgate
[Sustantivo]

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods

portón trasero, puerta trasera

portón trasero, puerta trasera

Ex: They sat on the tailgate of the SUV, enjoying a picnic lunch at the scenic overlook. 

Se sentaron en la tailgate del SUV, disfrutando de un almuerzo campestre en el mirador panorámico.

blinker
blinker
[Sustantivo]

a device on a vehicle that flashes to signal the intention of the driver to change lanes or make a turn

intermitente, indicador de dirección

intermitente, indicador de dirección

Ex: The motorcycle's blinker was flashing rapidly, indicating a malfunction. 

El intermitente de la motocicleta parpadeaba rápidamente, indicando un mal funcionamiento.

flasher
flasher
[Sustantivo]

an electrical part in a vehicle that manages the blinking of turn signals and emergency lights

intermitente, relé de intermitente

intermitente, relé de intermitente

Ex: A clicking sound from the flasher indicated that the hazard lights were operational. 

Un sonido de clic del intermitente indicaba que las luces de emergencia estaban operativas.

turn signal
turn signal
[Sustantivo]

a light on a vehicle that blinks to indicate a change in lane

intermitente, direccional

intermitente, direccional

Ex: The turn signal light on the dashboard flashed, indicating the left turn was being made. 

La luz del intermitente en el tablero parpadeaba, indicando que se estaba haciendo el giro a la izquierda.

license plate
license plate
[Sustantivo]

a metal or plastic plate on a vehicle, displaying a unique combination of letters and numbers assigned by the government for identification

placa de matrícula, matrícula

placa de matrícula, matrícula

Ex: The vintage car enthusiast restored the original license plates from the vehicle's production year. 

El entusiasta de los coches antiguos restauró las placas de matrícula originales del año de producción del vehículo.

license plate lamp
license plate lamp
[Sustantivo]

a small light mounted on a vehicle's rear to illuminate its license plate

luz de matrícula, lámpara de matrícula

luz de matrícula, lámpara de matrícula

Ex: In some countries, having a functioning license plate lamp is a legal requirement for driving at night. 

En algunos países, tener una lámpara de matrícula en funcionamiento es un requisito legal para conducir de noche.

wing mirror
wing mirror
[Sustantivo]

a reflective device attached to the side of a vehicle, allowing the driver to see what is behind and beside them

espejo retrovisor lateral, espejo lateral

espejo retrovisor lateral, espejo lateral

Ex: She noticed a scratch on the edge of her wing mirror after parking too close to the curb. 

Notó un rasguño en el borde de su espejo retrovisor lateral después de estacionar demasiado cerca de la acera.

quarter panel
quarter panel
[Sustantivo]

a part of a car's bodywork that covers the area between the rear door and the trunk

aleta trasera, panel de cuarto

aleta trasera, panel de cuarto

Ex: The cost to replace a damaged quarter panel can be quite expensive. 

El costo de reemplazar un panel de cuarto dañado puede ser bastante caro.

rocker
rocker
[Sustantivo]

a part that helps balance and stabilize the car while driving

balancín, oscilante

balancín, oscilante

Ex: Mechanics often check the condition of the rocker during routine maintenance to ensure it's secure and functioning properly. 

Los mecánicos a menudo verifican el estado del balancín durante el mantenimiento de rutina para asegurarse de que esté seguro y funcione correctamente.

T-top
T-top
[Sustantivo]

a type of car roof that has removable panels over the driver's and passenger's seats

techo en T, techo con paneles removibles en T

techo en T, techo con paneles removibles en T

Ex: T-tops became popular in the 1970s and 1980s as a stylish feature in many sports cars. 

Los T-tops se hicieron populares en las décadas de 1970 y 1980 como un elemento elegante en muchos autos deportivos.

sunroof
sunroof
[Sustantivo]

a part of a vehicle's roof that can slide open to have more light or ventilation

techo solar, techo corredizo

techo solar, techo corredizo

Ex: They drove with the sunroof open to watch the stars. 

Condujeron con el techo solar abierto para ver las estrellas.

moonroof
moonroof
[Sustantivo]

a type of sunroof that is specifically made of glass, allowing natural light to enter the vehicle even when closed

techo solar de cristal, techo de cristal

techo solar de cristal, techo de cristal

Ex: She always keeps the moonroof closed when it's raining to avoid getting wet inside the car. 

Ella siempre mantiene el techo solar cerrado cuando llueve para evitar mojarse dentro del coche.

siren
siren
[Sustantivo]

a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

sirena, alarma sonora

sirena, alarma sonora

Ex: The hospital installed a new siren system to alert staff during emergencies. 

El hospital instaló un nuevo sistema de sirena para alertar al personal durante emergencias.

roof rack
roof rack
[Sustantivo]

a set of bars or a frame mounted on the roof of a vehicle to carry additional cargo, such as luggage, bicycles, or sports equipment

portaequipajes de techo, baca

portaequipajes de techo, baca

Ex: He installed a roof rack on his SUV to transport his mountain bikes. 

Instaló un portaequipajes de techo en su SUV para transportar sus bicicletas de montaña.

car antenna
car antenna
[Sustantivo]

a device mounted on vehicles to receive radio signals for entertainment and communication purposes

antena de coche, antena automotriz

antena de coche, antena automotriz

Ex: Mechanics often replace car antennas if they become bent or fail to pick up radio signals effectively. 

Los mecánicos a menudo reemplazan las antenas de coche si se doblan o no captan las señales de radio de manera efectiva.

running board
running board
[Sustantivo]

a narrow step fitted under the side doors of a vehicle, typically a truck or SUV, to assist passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle

estribo, escalón

estribo, escalón

Ex: The running boards on the vintage car were polished to a shine for the car show. 

Los estribos del coche vintage fueron pulidos hasta quedar brillantes para el salón del automóvil.

side-view mirror
side-view mirror
[Sustantivo]

an exterior mirror mounted on the side of a vehicle, typically near the driver and passenger doors, providing visibility to the sides and rear of the vehicle

espejo retrovisor lateral, espejo lateral

espejo retrovisor lateral, espejo lateral

Ex: The car's side-view mirrors automatically folded when parked to prevent damage. 

Los espejos laterales del coche se pliegan automáticamente cuando está estacionado para evitar daños.

filler cap
filler cap
[Sustantivo]

the lid on a vehicle's fuel tank used to seal the opening

tapón del depósito, tapa de llenado

tapón del depósito, tapa de llenado

Ex: The mechanic checked the filler cap to see if it was causing the fuel leak. 

El mecánico revisó el tapón de llenado para ver si era el causante de la fuga de combustible.

fender
fender
[Sustantivo]

the curved panel located above each wheel of a vehicle, designed to cover and protect the wheel well from road debris and provide aerodynamic flow

guardabarros, aleta

guardabarros, aleta

Ex: The manufacturer redesigned the car's front fender to enhance its sporty appearance. 

El fabricante rediseñó el guardabarros delantero del coche para realzar su apariencia deportiva.

hub
hub
[Sustantivo]

the central part of a wheel where the axle is housed, allowing the wheel to rotate freely

cubo, centro de la rueda

cubo, centro de la rueda

Ex: The hub of the rear wheels showed signs of wear and needed replacement. 

El buje de las ruedas traseras mostraba signos de desgaste y necesitaba reemplazo.

hubcap
hubcap
[Sustantivo]

a decorative cover placed over the central portion of a vehicle's wheel

tapacubos, embellecedor de ruedas

tapacubos, embellecedor de ruedas

Ex: The hubcaps on the fleet of delivery vans were replaced with durable plastic covers. 

Las tapacubos de la flota de furgonetas de reparto fueron reemplazadas por cubiertas de plástico duradero.

tire pressure gauge

a tool used to measure the amount of air in a tire

medidor de presión de neumáticos, manómetro para neumáticos

medidor de presión de neumáticos, manómetro para neumáticos

Ex: You can buy a tire pressure gauge at most auto parts stores for a low price. 

Puedes comprar un medidor de presión de neumáticos en la mayoría de las tiendas de repuestos de automóviles a un precio bajo.

jumper cable
jumper cable
[Sustantivo]

a thick wire with metal clips used to connect a dead car battery to a charged one to help start the engine

cable de arranque, cable de batería

cable de arranque, cable de batería

Ex: Before using the jumper cables, he made sure to connect them in the right order. 

Antes de usar los cables de puente, se aseguró de conectarlos en el orden correcto.

spare tire
spare tire
[Sustantivo]

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

rueda de repuesto, neumático de repuesto

rueda de repuesto, neumático de repuesto

Ex: It's important to check the air pressure of the spare tire regularly to ensure it's ready for use. 

Es importante revisar regularmente la presión de aire de la rueda de repuesto para asegurarse de que esté lista para usar.

spare part
spare part
[Sustantivo]

a part made for a machine or vehicle that can be used to replace an old or broken part

pieza de repuesto

pieza de repuesto

Ex: The factory has a storage room filled with spare parts for quick repairs. 

La fábrica tiene una sala de almacenamiento llena de repuestos para reparaciones rápidas.

lug nut
lug nut
[Sustantivo]

a small metal nut that secures a wheel to a vehicle

tuerca de rueda, tornillo de rueda

tuerca de rueda, tornillo de rueda

Ex: After a long drive, it's a good idea to check if any lug nuts have become loose. 

Después de un largo viaje, es una buena idea comprobar si alguna de las tuercas de las ruedas se ha aflojado.

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.

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. 

Las bolsas de la compra llenaron el maletero después de un viaje al supermercado.

wheel arch
wheel arch
[Sustantivo]

the curved structure around a wheel on a vehicle

arco de rueda, hueco de la rueda

arco de rueda, hueco de la rueda

Ex: The mechanic found rust forming inside the wheel arches, which needed immediate repair. 

El mecánico encontró óxido formándose dentro de los arcos de las ruedas, que necesitaban reparación inmediata.

sidecar
sidecar
[Sustantivo]

a one-wheeled or two-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle or bicycle, positioned to the side and designed to carry passengers or cargo

sidecar, cesta lateral

sidecar, cesta lateral

Ex: He installed a custom sidecar on his motorcycle to transport his dog on rides. 

Instaló un sidecar personalizado en su motocicleta para transportar a su perro en los paseos.

crumple zone
crumple zone
[Sustantivo]

a part at the front or back of a car designed to absorb the energy of a crash and protect the people inside

zona de deformación, zona de absorción de impactos

zona de deformación, zona de absorción de impactos

Ex: During a crash test, the crumple zone of the vehicle was carefully examined. 

Durante una prueba de choque, la zona de deformación del vehículo fue examinada cuidadosamente.

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