Parts of a Car in Spanish
To most people cars (coches, carros, autos, vehículos) are simply a means of transportation. But to those who appreciate the ingenuity of the internal combustion engine, they are much more, perhaps even a modern marvel. Yes, I consider myself a car lover. So let’s take a look at the Spanish words for the parts of a car, inside and out.
- hood=el capó
- windshield=el parabrisas
- windshield wipers=los limpiaparabrisas
- side window=la ventanilla
- rear window=la ventanilla trasera
- rear view mirrow=el espejo retrovisor
- side mirror=el espejo lateral
- headlights=los faros
- tail lights=las luces traseras
- brake light=la luz de freno
- signal lights=los indicadores, las luces direccionales, los intermitentes
- antenna=la antena
- license plate=la placa
- front seat=el asiento delante
- back seat=el asiento de atrás
- seat belt=el cinturón de seguridad
- arn rest=el descanso para el brazo
- steering wheel=el volante
- door=la puerta
- door handle=la manilla de la puerta
- speedometer=el velocímetro
- odometer=el cuentakilómetros
- dashboard=el panel
- glove compartment=la guantera
- key=la llave
- accelerator=el acelerador
- brakes=los frenos
- hand brake=el freno de mano
- emergency brake=el freno de emergencia
- pedal=el pedal
- clutch=el embrague
- horn=el pito, la bocina
- tire=la goma, la llanta, el neumático
- wheel=la rueda
- lugnuts=las tuercas
- hubcap=el tapón
- jack=el gato
- spare tire=la llanta de repuesto
- shocks=los amortiguadores
- trunk=el maletero, el baúl
- tank=el tanque
- gas cap=el tapón
- bumper=el parachoques
- motor=el motor
- spark plug=el bujía
- gasoline=gasolina
- motor oil=el aciete
- antifreeze/coolant=el anticongelante
- fan belt=la correa del ventilador
- transmission=los cambios
- gear shift=la palanca de cambio
- radiator=radiador
- battery=la batería
- ignition=la ignición, el arranque
- air filter=el filtro de aire
- oil filter=el filtro de aceite
- exhaust pipe=el tubo de escape
- muffler=el silenciador
- jumper cables=los cables de arranque
And here are a few of the key verbs related to cars and driving.
- to drive=manejar, conducir
- to crash=chocar
- to start=arrancar
- to park=estacionar