Neumático (en. Tire)

/newˈma.ti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Inflated rubber device used in vehicles to provide traction and comfort.

The tire of my car got punctured and I had to change it.

El neumático de mi coche se pinchó y tuve que cambiarlo.

Each of the elements that form the wheels of a vehicle, usually made of rubber.

It is important to check tire pressure regularly.

Es importante revisar la presión de los neumáticos regularmente.

From Greek 'pneumatikos', meaning 'related to air'.

to be without a tire

not having a tire in good condition.

estar sin neumático

to change a tire

to replace a damaged tire with a new one.

cambiar un neumático

spare tire

additional tire kept for emergencies.

neumático de repuesto

rim

Metal ring on which the tire is placed.

llanta

compressor

Instrument used to inflate tires.

compresor

pressure

Force applied to a surface, important for tire safety.

presión

Emergency tire change.

I had to do a 'tire change' in the middle of the road.

Tuve que hacer un 'cambio de goma' en medio de la carretera.

Cheap or low-quality tire.

Don't buy those 'rag tires', they'll fail you quickly.

No compres esos 'neumáticos de trapo', te fallarán rápido.