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Transporte Terrestre - Exterior del vehículo y accesorios

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el exterior y los accesorios del vehículo, como "grille", "hood" y "wing mirror".

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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: A custom-made grille was installed on the sports car to improve airflow to the engine .
hood
[Sustantivo]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

capó, cofre

capó, cofre

Ex: hood of the sports car gleamed under the showroom lights , showcasing its pristine condition .
fog lamp
[Sustantivo]

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

luz de niebla, faros antiniebla

luz de niebla, faros antiniebla

Ex: My carfog lamp helps me see better when it 's foggy outside .
headlight
[Sustantivo]

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

faros, luces delanteras

faros, luces delanteras

Ex: The headlight is n't working , so I ’ll fix it tomorrow .
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, faros de largo alcance

luz alta, faros de largo alcance

Ex: She adjusted the angle of high beams to improve visibility around sharp turns .
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 baja, faros de cruce

luz baja, faros de cruce

Ex: low beams on his motorcycle were bright enough for night riding in suburban areas .
windshield
[Sustantivo]

the large front window of a vehicle

parabrisas

parabrisas

Ex: The mechanic replaced windshield after the accident .
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: windshield wiper squeaked as it moved across the glass , indicating it needed some maintenance .
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

tail light
[Sustantivo]

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

luz trasera, farol trasero

luz trasera, farol trasero

Ex: She accidentally broke tail light when loading groceries into the trunk .
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 frenado

luz de freno, luz de frenado

Ex: brake lights flashed repeatedly as the driver navigated a steep downhill slope .
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, intermitentes

luces de emergencia, intermitentes

Ex: It 's illegal in many places to drive hazard lights on during normal conditions because it can confuse other drivers .
fin
[Sustantivo]

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

aleta, aleta trasera

aleta, aleta trasera

Ex: Many luxury sedans incorporate a fin into their rear spoiler for added style .
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: Drivers spoilers for their practical benefits as well as their sporty aesthetics .
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 reversa, cámara de respaldo

cámara de reversa, cámara de respaldo

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

guardabarros, cubre ruedas

guardabarros, cubre ruedas

Ex: After mudflaps on his SUV , John found that his car stayed cleaner and required less frequent washing .
tailgate
[Sustantivo]

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

puerta trasera, tapa trasera

puerta trasera, tapa trasera

Ex: She closed tailgate of her hatchback after loading groceries into the trunk .
blinker
[Sustantivo]

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

intermitente, señalizador

intermitente, señalizador

Ex: He adjusted the sensitivity of blinker control for smoother signaling .
flasher
[Sustantivo]

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

unidad de parpadeo, intermitente

unidad de parpadeo, intermitente

Ex: The technician inspected the wiring connected to flasher to troubleshoot the intermittent issue .
turn signal
[Sustantivo]

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

intermitente, direccional

intermitente, direccional

Ex: The mechanic checked turn signal wiring to fix the issue of the lights not blinking .
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 de vehículo

placa de matrícula, matrícula de vehículo

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: When parking in dark areas , license plate lamp helps others see the vehicle 's registration number clearly .
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 lateral, espejo retrovisor lateral

espejo lateral, espejo retrovisor lateral

Ex: When parallel parking , use wing mirrors to gauge the distance from the curb .
quarter panel
[Sustantivo]

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

panel trasero, panel lateral trasero

panel trasero, panel lateral trasero

Ex: The collision caused damage to both the bumper and quarter panel of the car .
rocker
[Sustantivo]

a part that helps balance and stabilize the car while driving

balancín, soporte de equilibrio

balancín, soporte de equilibrio

Ex: A rocker is important for maintaining stability , especially during sharp turns or sudden stops .
T-top
[Sustantivo]

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

techo T, techo desmontable T

techo T, techo desmontable T

Ex: T-top gave the car a distinctive look , making it stand out among other vehicles on the road .
sunroof
[Sustantivo]

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

techo corredizo, sunroof

techo corredizo, sunroof

Ex: He closed sunroof after realizing it was too windy .
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, ventana de techo de cristal

techo solar de cristal, ventana de techo de cristal

Ex: They installed a moonroof in the car to make summer drives more enjoyable .
siren
[Sustantivo]

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

sirena, sirenita

sirena, sirenita

Ex: The rescue team 's boat was equipped with siren for use during water emergencies .
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

barras de techo, portaequipajes de techo

barras de techo, portaequipajes de techo

Ex: roof rack made it easy to transport the surfboards to the beach .
car antenna
[Sustantivo]

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

antena de coche, antena de automóvil

antena de coche, antena de automóvil

Ex: car antenna is typically located at the front or rear of the vehicle to ensure optimal signal reception regardless of its orientation on the road .
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

escalón, peldaño

escalón, peldaño

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: She glanced at side-view mirror to check for approaching traffic before changing lanes .
filler cap
[Sustantivo]

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

tapa del combustible, tapón del tanque de combustible

tapa del combustible, tapón del tanque de combustible

Ex: If filler cap is damaged , it might lead to problems with the fuel system .
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, aletín

guardabarros, aletín

Ex: A dent in the fender was caused by a minor collision in a parking lot .
hub
[Sustantivo]

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

cubierta, buje

cubierta, buje

Ex: The auto shop specializes in refurbishing vintage hubs for restoration projects .
hubcap
[Sustantivo]

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

tapa de rueda, tapacubos

tapa de rueda, tapacubos

Ex: The mechanic recommended replacing the hubcaps to enhance the car 's appearance .

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

manómetro de presión de neumáticos, medidor de presión de neumáticos

manómetro de presión de neumáticos, medidor de presión de neumáticos

Ex: It 's important to use tire pressure gauge regularly to avoid any problems with your car 's tires .
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

cables de arranque, cables de puente

cables de arranque, cables de puente

Ex: A passerby offered to help by jumper cables to his working battery .
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, llanta de repuesto

rueda de repuesto, llanta de repuesto

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near spare tire in the trunk .
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: He bought spare part online after noticing wear on the old one .
lug nut
[Sustantivo]

a small metal nut that secures a wheel to a vehicle

tuerca de rueda, tuerca de fijación

tuerca de rueda, tuerca de fijación

Ex: lug nut was stuck , so we had to use extra force to remove it .
tailpipe
[Sustantivo]

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

tubo de escape

tubo de escape

Ex: She installed a new tailpipe to enhance the appearance of her vehicle .
trunk
[Sustantivo]

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

maletero

maletero

Ex: trunk space in the sedan was spacious enough for all their camping gear .
wheel arch
[Sustantivo]

the curved structure around a wheel on a vehicle

salpicadero, arco de rueda

salpicadero, arco de rueda

Ex: The mud on wheel arches showed evidence of the car 's recent adventure through the countryside .
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, carrito lateral

sidecar, carrito lateral

Ex: sidecar's design complemented the retro styling of the motorcycle .
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: crumple zone is an important feature in making cars safer on the road .
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