el
masculine
/boˈlante/
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Translation
steering wheel
Word origin
From the present participle of volar ('to fly'), from Latin volare. It names the wheel that 'turns freely', and in some regions a referral slip.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- volare
- English cognates
- volatile, volley
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralvolantes
Examples
arrancó.
He put both hands on the steering wheel and set off.
sueltes .
Do not let go of the steering wheel while you drive.
mucha suavidad.
The steering wheel of this car turns very smoothly.
.
He fell asleep at the wheel and almost had an accident.
especialista.
The doctor gave her a referral note for the specialist.
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