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Transporte Terrestre - Exterior del vehículo y accesorios

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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 mesh grille was installed on the sports car to improve airflow to the engine .Se instaló una **rejilla** hecha a medida en el coche deportivo para mejorar el flujo de aire al motor.
hood
[Sustantivo]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

capó, cofre

capó, cofre

Ex: The hood of the sports car gleamed under the showroom lights , showcasing its pristine condition .El **capó** del coche deportivo brillaba bajo las luces del showroom, mostrando su estado impecable.
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: My car 's fog lamp helps me see better when it 's foggy outside .La **luz antiniebla** de mi coche me ayuda a ver mejor cuando hay niebla afuera.
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: The left headlight is n't working , so I ’ll fix it tomorrow .El **faro** izquierdo no funciona, así que lo arreglaré mañana.
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: She adjusted the angle of the high beams to improve visibility around sharp turns .Ajustó el ángulo de las **luces altas** para mejorar la visibilidad en curvas cerradas.
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: The low beams on his motorcycle were bright enough for night riding in suburban areas .Las **luces bajas** de su motocicleta eran lo suficientemente brillantes para conducir de noche en áreas suburbanas.
windshield
[Sustantivo]

the large front window of a vehicle

parabrisas

parabrisas

Ex: The mechanic replaced the windshield after the accident .El mecánico reemplazó el **parabrisas** después del accidente.
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: The windshield wiper squeaked as it moved across the glass , indicating it needed some maintenance .El **limpiaparabrisas** chirrió al moverse por el cristal, lo que indicaba que necesitaba algo de mantenimiento.
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: The collision caused the bumper to pop off , requiring immediate repair .La colisión hizo que el **parachoques** se soltara, lo que requirió una reparación inmediata.
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: She accidentally broke the tail light when loading groceries into the trunk .Ella rompió accidentalmente la **luz trasera** al cargar los comestibles en el maletero.
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 brake lights flashed repeatedly as the driver navigated a steep downhill slope .Las **luces de freno** parpadearon repetidamente mientras el conductor navegaba por una pendiente pronunciada hacia abajo.
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: It 's illegal in many places to drive with hazard lights on during normal conditions because it can confuse other drivers .Es ilegal en muchos lugares conducir con las **luces de emergencia** encendidas en condiciones normales porque puede confundir a otros conductores.
fin
[Sustantivo]

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

aleta, alerón

aleta, alerón

Ex: Many luxury sedans incorporate a subtle fin into their rear spoiler for added style .Muchos sedanes de lujo incorporan una **aleta** sutil en su alerón trasero para un estilo adicional.
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 appreciate spoilers for their practical benefits as well as their sporty aesthetics .Los conductores aprecian los **alerones** por sus beneficios prácticos así como por su estética deportiva.
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
[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: After installing mudflaps on his SUV , John found that his car stayed cleaner and required less frequent washing .Después de instalar **salpicaderas** en su SUV, John descubrió que su coche se mantenía más limpio y requería lavados menos frecuentes.
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: She closed the tailgate of her hatchback after loading groceries into the trunk .Ella cerró el **portón trasero** de su hatchback después de cargar los comestibles en el maletero.
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: He adjusted the sensitivity of the blinker control for smoother signaling .Ajustó la sensibilidad del control del **intermitente** para una señalización más suave.
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: The technician inspected the wiring connected to the flasher to troubleshoot the intermittent issue .El técnico inspeccionó el cableado conectado al **intermitente** para solucionar el problema intermitente.
turn signal
[Sustantivo]

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

intermitente, direccional

intermitente, direccional

Ex: The mechanic checked the turn signal wiring to fix the issue of the lights not blinking.El mecánico revisó el cableado de la **luz intermitente** para solucionar el problema de las luces que no parpadeaban.
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: A custom license plate frame with the university logo was a gift from her alma mater .Un marco de **placa de matrícula** personalizado con el logo de la universidad fue un regalo de su alma mater.
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 , the license plate lamp helps others see the vehicle 's registration number clearly .Al estacionar en áreas oscuras, la **lámpara de matrícula** ayuda a otros a ver claramente el número de registro del vehículo.
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: When parallel parking, use your wing mirrors to gauge the distance from the curb.Al estacionar en paralelo, usa tus **espejos laterales** para medir la distancia desde la acera.
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 collision caused damage to both the bumper and the quarter panel of the car.La colisión causó daños tanto al parachoques como al **panel de cuarto** del coche.
rocker
[Sustantivo]

a part that helps balance and stabilize the car while driving

balancín, oscilante

balancín, oscilante

Ex: A strong rocker is important for maintaining stability , especially during sharp turns or sudden stops .Un **rocker** fuerte es importante para mantener la estabilidad, especialmente durante giros bruscos o paradas repentinas.
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: The T-top gave the car a distinctive look , making it stand out among other vehicles on the road .El **T-top** le daba al coche un aspecto distintivo, haciéndolo destacar entre otros vehículos en la carretera.
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: He closed the sunroof after realizing it was too windy .Cerró el **techo solar** después de darse cuenta de que hacía mucho viento.
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: They installed a new moonroof in the car to make summer drives more enjoyable .Instalaron un nuevo **techo solar** en el coche para hacer los viajes de verano más disfrutables.
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 rescue team 's boat was equipped with a siren for use during water emergencies .El barco del equipo de rescate estaba equipado con una **sirena** para usar durante emergencias en el agua.
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: The roof rack made it easy to transport the surfboards to the beach .El **portaequipajes de techo** hizo fácil transportar las tablas de surf a la playa.
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: The 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 .La **antena de coche** normalmente se encuentra en la parte delantera o trasera del vehículo para garantizar una recepción óptima de la señal, independientemente de su orientación en la carretera.
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 board helped elderly passengers get in and out of the high vehicle more comfortably .El **estribo** ayudó a los pasajeros mayores a subir y bajar del vehículo alto más cómodamente.
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 the side-view mirror to check for approaching traffic before changing lanes .Echó un vistazo al **espejo lateral** para comprobar el tráfico que se acercaba antes de cambiar de carril.
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: If the filler cap is damaged , it might lead to problems with the fuel system .Si el **tapón de llenado** está dañado, podría provocar problemas con el sistema de combustible.
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: A dent in the rear fender was caused by a minor collision in a parking lot .Un abolladura en el **guardabarros** trasero fue causada por un choque menor en un estacionamiento.
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 auto shop specializes in refurbishing vintage car hubs for restoration projects .El taller de automóviles se especializa en la renovación de **bujes** de coches antiguos para proyectos de restauración.
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 mechanic recommended replacing the rusted hubcaps to enhance the car 's appearance .El mecánico recomendó reemplazar los **tapacubos** oxidados para mejorar la apariencia del coche.

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: It 's important to use a tire pressure gauge regularly to avoid any problems with your car 's tires .Es importante usar un **medidor de presión de neumáticos** regularmente para evitar problemas con los neumáticos de tu coche.
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: A passerby offered to help by connecting jumper cables to his working battery .Un transeúnte se ofreció a ayudar conectando **los cables de puente** a su batería en funcionamiento.
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: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .Guardó un kit de emergencia con herramientas y una linterna cerca de la **rueda de repuesto** en el maletero.
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 a spare part online after noticing wear on the old one .Compró una **pieza de repuesto** en línea después de notar el desgaste de la antigua.
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: The lug nut was stuck , so we had to use extra force to remove it .La **tuerca de la rueda** estaba atascada, así que tuvimos que usar fuerza adicional para quitarla.
tailpipe
[Sustantivo]

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

tubo de escape

tubo de escape

Ex: She installed a new chrome-plated tailpipe to enhance the appearance of her vehicle .Ella instaló un nuevo **tubo de escape** cromado para mejorar la apariencia de su vehículo.
trunk
[Sustantivo]

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

maletero

maletero

Ex: The trunk space in the sedan was spacious enough for all their camping gear .El espacio en el **maletero** del sedán era lo suficientemente amplio para todo su equipo de camping.
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 mud on the wheel arches showed evidence of the car 's recent adventure through the countryside .El barro en los **arcos de las ruedas** mostraba evidencia de la reciente aventura del auto por el campo.
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: The sidecar's design complemented the retro styling of the motorcycle .El diseño del **sidecar** complementaba el estilo retro de la motocicleta.
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: The crumple zone is an important feature in making cars safer on the road .La **zona de deformación** es una característica importante para hacer que los coches sean más seguros en la carretera.
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