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Libro Street Talk 1 - Lección 5

Aprende el vocabulario, las expresiones informales y el inglés conversacional que aparecen en Street Talk 1, lección 5.

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bumper-to-bumper

used of traffic

atasco, embotellamiento

atasco, embotellamiento

to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

salir quemando rueda, salir a toda pastilla

salir quemando rueda, salir a toda pastilla

Ex: Stop trying to burn rubber on a quiet residential street. 

Deja de intentar quemar rueda en una calle residencial tranquila.

to conk out

stop operating or functioning

dejar de funcionar, averiarse

dejar de funcionar, averiarse

Ex: Our refrigerator is conking out again. 
to [eat] {one's} dust

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

recibir una paliza, perder por goleada

recibir una paliza, perder por goleada

Ex: The new startup made the old giants eat its dust. 

La nueva startup les dio una paliza a los viejos gigantes.

fender-bender
fender-bender
[Sustantivo]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

choque menor, golpe leve

choque menor, golpe leve

Ex: He was late to work because of a fender-bender on the way. 

Llegó tarde al trabajo por un choque menor en el camino.

flat
flat
[Sustantivo]

a deflated pneumatic tire

neumático desinflado, llanta pinchada

neumático desinflado, llanta pinchada

to floor
to floor
[Verbo]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

pisar a fondo, acelerar a fondo

pisar a fondo, acelerar a fondo

Ex: To avoid the accident, the driver had to floor the vehicle and swerve to the side. 

Para evitar el accidente, el conductor tuvo que pisar a fondo el acelerador y virar hacia un lado.

four-wheeler
four-wheeler
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

vehículo de cuatro ruedas, cuatrimoto

vehículo de cuatro ruedas, cuatrimoto

Ex: Four-wheelers are popular for their stability and versatility on various terrains. 

Los vehículos de cuatro ruedas son populares por su estabilidad y versatilidad en varios terrenos.

fuzz
fuzz
[Sustantivo]

a policeman

poli, madero

poli, madero

Ex: He got into trouble with the fuzz last night. 

Anoche se metió en problemas con la policía.

to hop up
to hop up
[Verbo]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

modificar, mejorar

modificar, mejorar

Ex: After researching performance upgrades, he decided to hop up his motorcycle. 

Después de investigar sobre mejoras de rendimiento, decidió potenciar su motocicleta.

jalopy
jalopy
[Sustantivo]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

cacharro, chatarra

cacharro, chatarra

Ex: The jalopy barely made it up the hill due to its worn-out engine. 

El cacharro apenas logró subir la colina debido a su motor desgastado.

to jaywalk
to jaywalk
[Verbo]

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

cruzar la calle ilegalmente, caminar fuera del paso de peatones

cruzar la calle ilegalmente, caminar fuera del paso de peatones

jump-start
jump-start
[Sustantivo]

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

arranque con puente, arranque con cables

arranque con puente, arranque con cables

Ex: They offered a jump-start to the stranded motorist. 

Ofrecieron un arranque al conductor varado.

to [leave] {sb/sth} in the dust

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

dejar atrás, superar fácilmente

dejar atrás, superar fácilmente

Ex: The small startup left bigger companies in the dust. 

La pequeña startup dejó atrás a empresas más grandes.

officer
officer
[Sustantivo]

a member of the police

policía

policía

Ex: The officer helped the lost child find his parents. 

El oficial ayudó al niño perdido a encontrar a sus padres.

to peel out

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

salir quemando rueda, arrancar rápidamente

salir quemando rueda, arrancar rápidamente

Ex: Startled by a sudden noise the delivery truck peeled out, leaving evidence of its rapid departure. 

Sorprendido por un ruido repentino, el camión de reparto arrancó, dejando evidencia de su rápida partida.

(in|into) high gear

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

a toda marcha, a pleno rendimiento

a toda marcha, a pleno rendimiento

Ex: Once the orders doubled, the factory went into high gear. 

En cuanto se duplicaron los pedidos, la fábrica se puso a toda marcha.

pedal to the metal

used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

a toda velocidad, pisando a fondo

a toda velocidad, pisando a fondo

Ex: The ambulance went pedal to the metal through the empty intersection. 

La ambulancia cruzó la intersección vacía a toda velocidad.

to rear-end

to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

chocar por detrás, colisionar por la parte trasera

chocar por detrás, colisionar por la parte trasera

Ex: He claimed the sun glare caused him to rear-end the other car. 

Afirmó que el resplandor del sol lo hizo chocar por detrás al otro coche.

to rev up
to rev up
[Verbo]

to increase the speed of an engine

acelerar el motor, aumentar las revoluciones

acelerar el motor, aumentar las revoluciones

Ex: She revved the car's engine up to show off its power. 

Ella aceleró el motor del coche para mostrar su potencia.

set of wheels

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

cochazo, coche de lujo

cochazo, coche de lujo

Ex: She saved for years to buy her dream set of wheels. 

Ahorró durante años para comprarse el coche de sus sueños.

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.

to tank up
to tank up
[Verbo]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

llenar el tanque, repostar

llenar el tanque, repostar

Ex: By tomorrow, they will have tanked up the boat for the fishing trip. 

Para mañana, habrán llenado el barco para el viaje de pesca.

wheel
wheel
[Sustantivo]

A round object in front of the driver used to control the direction of a vehicle

volante, rueda

volante, rueda

Ex: The wheel slipped from his hands during the turn. 

La rueda se le escapó de las manos durante el giro.

to beat
to beat
[Verbo]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

superar, aventajar

superar, aventajar

Ex: The new film beats the previous box office hits for opening weekend sales. 

La nueva película supera a los anteriores éxitos de taquilla en ventas del fin de semana de estreno.

to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

salir quemando rueda, salir a toda pastilla

salir quemando rueda, salir a toda pastilla

Ex: Stop trying to burn rubber on a quiet residential street. 

Deja de intentar quemar rueda en una calle residencial tranquila.

to check out

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

verificar

verificar

Ex: Please check these documents out and report any discrepancies. 

Por favor, revise estos documentos e informe de cualquier discrepancia.

clunker
clunker
[Sustantivo]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

cacharro, chatarra

cacharro, chatarra

Ex: She bought a used bicycle to replace her clunker, which was costing too much in repairs. 

Ella compró una bicicleta usada para reemplazar su cacharro, que le estaba costando demasiado en reparaciones.

cop
cop
[Sustantivo]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

poli

poli

Ex: She admired her father, who had served as a cop for over twenty years. 

Ella admiraba a su padre, quien había servido como policía por más de veinte años.

jeez
jeez
[interjección]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Dios mío, Caray

Dios mío, Caray

Ex: Jeez, I never thought I'd actually win the raffle! 

Jeez, ¡nunca pensé que ganaría el sorteo!

knock it off
knock it off
[interjección]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

¡Basta ya!, ¡Déjalo ya!

¡Basta ya!, ¡Déjalo ya!

Ex: Quit playing around and get to work.  Knock it off! 

Deja de jugar y ponte a trabajar. ¡Basta ya !

to [have] a lead foot

to have a tendency to drive very fast

conducir demasiado rápido, pisar demasiado el acelerador

conducir demasiado rápido, pisar demasiado el acelerador

Ex: Try not to have a lead foot on this road; there are cameras everywhere. 

Intenta no conducir demasiado rápido en esta carretera; hay cámaras por todas partes.

pile
pile
[Sustantivo]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

montón, pila

montón, pila

Ex: As the event ended, there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated. 

A medida que el evento terminaba, había un montón de comida sobrante que necesitaba ser donada.

so what
so what
[interjección]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

y qué, pues qué

y qué, pues qué

Ex: I made a mistake.  So what, It happens. 

Cometí un error. ¿Y qué?, sucede.

to soak
to soak
[Verbo]

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

gravar con altos impuestos, cargar excesivamente

gravar con altos impuestos, cargar excesivamente

Ex: They were soaked with fines for missing the deadline to pay their taxes. 

Fueron empapados con multas por perder el plazo para pagar sus impuestos.

on a dime
on a dime
[Frase]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

sin pensárselo, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

sin pensárselo, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

Ex: Good drivers need to react on a dime in heavy traffic. 

Los buenos conductores tienen que reaccionar sin pensárselo en medio del tráfico.

sucker
sucker
[Sustantivo]

a gullible person who is easily cheated or taken advantage of

inocente, crédulo

inocente, crédulo

Ex: Only a sucker would fall for that pyramid scheme pitch. 

Solo un inocente caería en ese esquema piramidal.

to [take] a spin

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

dar una vuelta, salir a dar una vuelta

dar una vuelta, salir a dar una vuelta

Ex: After dinner, they took the old jeep for a spin around the village. 

Después de cenar, dieron una vuelta por el pueblo en el viejo jeep.

to total
to total
[Verbo]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

destruir completamente, dar de baja

destruir completamente, dar de baja

Ex: The crash totaled both cars involved. 

El accidente destruyó por completo los dos autos involucrados.

whoa
whoa
[interjección]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Guau, Vaya

Guau, Vaya

Ex: Whoa, did you see that incredible dance move? 

Whoa, ¿viste ese increíble movimiento de baile?

yeah
yeah
[interjección]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

sí

sí

Ex: Yeah, I'll be able to come to your party. 

Sí, podré ir a tu fiesta.

to broadside

collide with the broad side of

chocar de costado, colisionar con el costado de

chocar de costado, colisionar con el costado de

blowout
blowout
[Sustantivo]

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

festín, banquete

festín, banquete

Ex: They hosted a wedding blowout, complete with gourmet dishes and an open bar. 

Organizaron una fiesta de bodas, con platos gourmet y barra libre.

to [corner] like it [is] on rails

to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: Yesterday, my bike cornered like it was on rails during the race. 
to jinx
to jinx
[Verbo]

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

echar un hechizo a alguien o algo, embrujar a alguien o algo

echar un hechizo a alguien o algo, embrujar a alguien o algo

(punch|floor) it
punch it
[interjección]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

¡Vamos,  písalo!

¡Vamos, písalo!

Ex: "Floor it!"  she yelled as the car in front of them blocked their way. 

"Písalo", gritó mientras el coche frente a ellos bloqueaba su camino.

to [run] a red light

to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: If you run a red light, you could get a hefty fine. 
slammer
slammer
[Sustantivo]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

chirona, prisión

chirona, prisión

Ex: The detective worked hard to put the gang leader in the slammer for life. 

El detective trabajó duro para meter al líder de la pandilla en la cárcel de por vida.

to [blow] a tire

to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

Ex: They were late for the wedding because their car blew a tire on the way. 
dashboard
dashboard
[Sustantivo]

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

tablero de instrumentos, salpicadero

tablero de instrumentos, salpicadero

Ex: The dashboard displayed the car's speed and fuel level. 

El tablero de instrumentos mostraba la velocidad del coche y el nivel de combustible.

deuce coupe
deuce coupe
[Sustantivo]

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

un deuce coupe, un automóvil de alto rendimiento para dos personas

un deuce coupe, un automóvil de alto rendimiento para dos personas

Ex: Back in the day, a deuce coupe was the dream car for many young racers. 

En aquel entonces, un deuce coupe era el coche de ensueño para muchos jóvenes corredores.

flatfoot
flatfoot
[Sustantivo]

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

policía, agente de policía

policía, agente de policía

Ex: A police officer approached the suspect with caution. 

Un policía se acercó al sospechoso con precaución.

(punch|floor) it
punch it
[interjección]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

¡Vamos,  písalo!

¡Vamos, písalo!

Ex: "Floor it!"  she yelled as the car in front of them blocked their way. 

"Písalo", gritó mientras el coche frente a ellos bloqueaba su camino.

fuzz-buster
fuzz-buster
[Sustantivo]

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

detector de radar, avisador de radar

detector de radar, avisador de radar

Ex: She bought a new fuzz-buster after getting a speeding ticket last month. 

Ella compró un nuevo detector de radar después de recibir una multa por exceso de velocidad el mes pasado.

head-on collision
head-on collision
[Sustantivo]

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

colisión frontal, choque frontal

colisión frontal, choque frontal

Ex: The police were called to the scene of the head-on collision to assess the damage and assist the injured. 

La policía fue llamada al lugar de la colisión frontal para evaluar los daños y asistir a los heridos.

high rider
high rider
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

vehículo elevado, camioneta elevada

vehículo elevado, camioneta elevada

Ex: We could barely reach the top of the high rider’s tires when we tried to clean it. 

Apenas podíamos alcanzar la parte superior de los neumáticos del high rider cuando intentamos limpiarlo.

to [jam|slam] (on|) the [brake]

to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: She nearly jammed the brakes, but caught herself just in time to avoid the red light. 
lemon
lemon
[Sustantivo]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

limón, chatarra

limón, chatarra

Ex: After several repairs, they concluded the refrigerator was a lemon and decided to return it. 

Después de varias reparaciones, concluyeron que el refrigerador era un limón y decidieron devolverlo.

to [light] it up

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: Let’s light it up at the party tonight and make it unforgettable! 
loaded
loaded
[Adjetivo]

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

equipado, cargado

equipado, cargado

Ex: The new sedan comes loaded with options like navigation and a surround sound system. 

El nuevo sedán viene cargado con opciones como navegación y un sistema de sonido envolvente.

lowrider
lowrider
[Sustantivo]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

un coche modificado para ir más bajo al suelo, un vehículo personalizado con suspensión baja

un coche modificado para ir más bajo al suelo, un vehículo personalizado con suspensión baja

Ex: Lowriders are a big part of the West Coast car scene. 

Los lowriders son una gran parte de la escena automovilística de la costa oeste.

to [nail] the breaks

to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: I nearly went through the red light but nailed the brakes at the last second. 
pile-up
pile-up
[Sustantivo]

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

choque múltiple, pile-up

choque múltiple, pile-up

Ex: Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene of the pile-up to assist injured motorists. 

Los servicios de emergencia llegaron rápidamente al lugar del choque múltiple para asistir a los conductores heridos.

to [pop] the clutch

to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: When you're learning to drive a manual, it’s easy to pop the clutch too early and stall the car. 
rattletrap
rattletrap
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

cacharro, chatarra

cacharro, chatarra

Ex: I can't believe they still use that rattletrap to get to work every day. 

No puedo creer que todavía usen ese cacharro para ir a trabajar todos los días.

to soup up
to soup up
[Verbo]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

potenciar, mejorar

potenciar, mejorar

Ex: They spent the weekend souping up the off-road vehicle with upgraded suspension and tires. 

Pasaron el fin de semana potenciando el vehículo todoterreno con suspensión y neumáticos mejorados.

to [spin] doughnuts

to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

Ex: If you try to spin doughnuts in a car that’s not built for it, you’ll end up with flat tires. 
to strip
to strip
[Verbo]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

despojar, vaciar

despojar, vaciar

Ex: The tenants stripped the apartment of all its furnishings before moving out. 

Los inquilinos despojaron el apartamento de todos sus muebles antes de mudarse.

to tail
to tail
[Verbo]

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

pegarse, seguir de cerca

pegarse, seguir de cerca

Ex: She had to speed up to avoid being tailed by the impatient driver behind her. 

Ella tuvo que acelerar para evitar ser seguida de cerca por el conductor impaciente detrás de ella.

wheelie
wheelie
[Sustantivo]

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground

caballito, levantón

caballito, levantón

Ex: I can't believe she managed to do a wheelie in that old car! 

No puedo creer que logró hacer un caballito con ese coche viejo.

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