Transporte Terrestre - Exterior del vehículo y accesorios

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

rejilla, parrilla

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

capó, cofre

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

luz antiniebla, faro de niebla

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

farol, luz delantera

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

luces altas, faros de largo alcance

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

luces de cruce, faros cortos

the large front window of a vehicle

parabrisas

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

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

parachoques, defensa

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

luz trasera, faros traseros

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, faros de freno

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 de advertencia

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

aleta, fin

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

alerón, spoiler

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 respaldo, cámara de reversa

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, salpicadero

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

puerta trasera, portón trasero

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

intermitente, luces de giro

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

intermitente, unidad de intermitente

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

intermitente, direccional

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, número de matrícula

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

lámpara de matrícula, iluminación de matrícula

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

espejo lateral, retrovisor lateral

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

panel trasero, aleta trasera

a part that helps balance and stabilize the car while driving

balancín, amortiguador

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

techo T, techo desmontable en T

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

techo corredizo, luz de techo

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

techo corredizo de cristal, sunroof

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

siren, alarma

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, barras de techo

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

antena de coche, antena de automóvil

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

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

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

tapa del depósito, tapón de combustible

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, alerón

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

cubierta, eje

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

tapacubos, cubierta de rueda

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

medidor de presión de neumáticos, manómetro de presión de llantas

a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

cable de arranque, cable de puente

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

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

pieza de repuesto

a small metal nut that secures a wheel to a vehicle

tuerca de rueda, tuerca de sujeción

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

tubo de escape

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

maletero

the curved structure around a wheel on a vehicle

guardalodo, arco de rueda

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

sidecar, un sidecar para moto

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