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Transporte Terrestre - Componentes y Aditivos del Motor

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con componentes del motor y aditivos como "caja de cambios", "carburador" y "filtro de aceite".

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internal combustion engine

a type of motor that burns fuel inside cylinders to generate power for vehicles or machinery

motor de combustión interna, motor de explosión

motor de combustión interna, motor de explosión

Ex: Cars and motorcycles commonly use internal combustion engines to move, burning fuel like gasoline or diesel to create energy. 
crankshaft
crankshaft
[Sustantivo]

a shaft that converts the up and down motion of the pistons into rotational motion

cigüeñal, árbol de manivelas

cigüeñal, árbol de manivelas

Ex: The crankshaft was damaged and needed replacement. 
gearbox
gearbox
[Sustantivo]

a system of gears that transmits power from the engine to the wheels

caja de cambios, caja de velocidades

caja de cambios, caja de velocidades

Ex: The gearbox was making a grinding noise. 
combustion chamber
combustion chamber
[Sustantivo]

the part of an engine where fuel is burned to produce energy

cámara de combustión, recinto de combustión

cámara de combustión, recinto de combustión

Ex: In a car engine, the combustion chamber mixes fuel and air before burning it to create power. 
manifold
manifold
[Sustantivo]

a part that directs exhaust gases from the engine

colector, tubo de escape

colector, tubo de escape

Ex: The manifold in a car helps to gather and expel exhaust gases produced by the engine. 
radiator
radiator
[Sustantivo]

a device that cools the engine by transferring heat from the coolant to the air

radiador, intercambiador de calor

radiador, intercambiador de calor

Ex: The radiator was leaking and needed to be repaired. 
spark plug
spark plug
[Sustantivo]

a device that ignites the fuel-air mixture in the engine cylinders

bujía, bujía de encendido

bujía, bujía de encendido

Ex: She checked the spark plug gap before installation. 
throttle
throttle
[Sustantivo]

a device that controls the amount of fuel-air mixture entering the engine

acelerador, válvula de mariposa

acelerador, válvula de mariposa

Ex: The throttle was stuck, causing the engine to rev high. 
distributor
distributor
[Sustantivo]

a device that routes high-voltage electricity to the spark plugs in the correct firing order

distribuidor, delco

distribuidor, delco

Ex: She adjusted the distributor timing for better performance. 
battery
battery
[Sustantivo]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

batería

batería

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
carburetor
carburetor
[Sustantivo]

a device that mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines

carburador, carbura

carburador, carbura

Ex: The carburetor needed cleaning due to buildup. 
choke
choke
[Sustantivo]

a device in a carburetor that restricts airflow to enrich the fuel-air mixture for starting a cold engine

estárter, obturador

estárter, obturador

Ex: The choke was engaged to help start the cold engine. 
fan belt
fan belt
[Sustantivo]

a belt that drives the engine cooling fan and other accessories like the alternator and power steering pump

correa del ventilador, correa de accesorios

correa del ventilador, correa de accesorios

Ex: The fan belt was worn and needed replacement. 
muffler
muffler
[Sustantivo]

a device that reduces noise from the exhaust system

silenciador, mofle

silenciador, mofle

Ex: The muffler had a hole and was making a loud noise. 
dipstick
dipstick
[Sustantivo]

a tool for measuring the level of oil in an engine

varilla medidora de aceite, varilla de nivel de aceite

varilla medidora de aceite, varilla de nivel de aceite

Ex: She checked the oil level using the dipstick. 
oil filter
oil filter
[Sustantivo]

a filter that removes contaminants from engine oil

filtro de aceite, filtro para aceite

filtro de aceite, filtro para aceite

Ex: The oil filter needed to be changed at the next service. 
motor oil
motor oil
[Sustantivo]

the lubricating oil used in internal combustion engines

aceite de motor, aceite para motor

aceite de motor, aceite para motor

Ex: She topped up the motor oil before the long trip. 
antifreeze
antifreeze
[Sustantivo]

a liquid added to the engine coolant to prevent freezing and overheating

anticongelante, líquido anticongelante

anticongelante, líquido anticongelante

Ex: She added antifreeze to the radiator before winter. 
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