Deflectores (en. Deflectors)

/defɪkˈtoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Devices or structures that change the direction of a flow.

Rain deflectors help protect cars from raindrops.

Los deflectores de la lluvia ayudan a proteger los coches de las gotas.

Elements in engineering that redirect air or liquid flows.

Deflectors in the ventilation system improve airflow.

Los deflectores en el sistema de ventilación mejoran el flujo de aire.

In aeronautics, structures that alter the behavior of air around the aircraft.

Deflectors on the wings contribute to stability during flight.

Los deflectores en las alas contribuyen a la estabilidad durante el vuelo.

From Latin 'deflectere', which means 'to deflect' or 'to change direction'.

rain deflector

Device that diverts rain from a specific area.

deflector de lluvia

solar deflector

Element that redirects sunlight to minimize its impact.

deflector solar

deflection

The act of deviating from a direction.

deflexión

flow

Movement of a liquid or gas.

flujo

deviation

The action of moving away from a path or direction.

desviación

Term used to refer to any object that diverts something from its course.

That thing is a deflector, it redirects the light directly.

Esa cosa es un deflector, desvía la luz directamente.

Used colloquially to describe something that unexpectedly changes direction.

His response was a real deflector, it took me by surprise.

Su respuesta fue un verdadero deflector, me tomó por sorpresa.