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42 Spanish Phrases for an Auto Repair Shop
42 compact Spanish phrases for explaining a car breakdown, warning lights, noises, fluid leaks, towing, repair estimates, timing, and pickup at a mechanic.
Breakdown
- 01
El coche se apagó.
The car shut off.
- 02
Perdió potencia.
It lost power.
- 03
Arranca y se apaga.
It starts and shuts off.
- 04
El motor tiembla.
The engine shakes.
- 05
No acelera bien.
It does not accelerate well.
- 06
Se paró en carretera.
It stopped on the road.
- 07
Necesito diagnóstico.
I need a diagnosis.
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Warning Lights
- 08
Se encendió luz motor.
The engine light came on.
- 09
Sale luz de batería.
The battery light is on.
- 10
Parpadeó luz de aceite.
The oil light flashed.
- 11
Marca temperatura alta.
It shows high temperature.
- 12
Sale aviso de frenos.
A brake warning appears.
- 13
El tablero pita.
The dashboard beeps.
- 14
Traje foto del aviso.
I brought a photo of the warning.
Noises and Movement
- 15
Hace ruido al girar.
It makes noise when turning.
- 16
Vibra al frenar.
It vibrates when braking.
- 17
Suena debajo del coche.
It sounds under the car.
- 18
Raspa al cambiar marcha.
It scrapes when shifting gears.
- 19
El volante vibra.
The steering wheel vibrates.
- 20
Frena de forma irregular.
It brakes unevenly.
- 21
Huele a quemado.
It smells burnt.
Leaks and Fluids
- 22
Pierde aceite.
It leaks oil.
- 23
Hay líquido debajo.
There is fluid underneath.
- 24
El refrigerante baja rápido.
The coolant drops quickly.
- 25
Sale humo blanco.
White smoke comes out.
- 26
La batería está descargada.
The battery is dead.
- 27
Los frenos chirrían.
The brakes squeak.
- 28
El aire no enfría.
The AC does not cool.
Tow and Estimate
- 29
Lo trajo la grúa.
The tow truck brought it.
- 30
¿Puede revisarlo hoy?
Can you check it today?
- 31
Necesito presupuesto.
I need an estimate.
- 32
Llámeme antes de reparar.
Call me before repairing.
- 33
¿Cuánto costará?
How much will it cost?
- 34
¿Hay piezas disponibles?
Are parts available?
- 35
¿Está cubierto por garantía?
Is it covered by warranty?
Pickup
- 36
¿Cuándo estará listo?
When will it be ready?
- 37
Necesito coche de sustitución.
I need a replacement car.
- 38
¿Puedo recogerlo mañana?
Can I pick it up tomorrow?
- 39
Quiero la factura detallada.
I want the detailed invoice.
- 40
¿Qué cambiaron exactamente?
What exactly did you change?
- 41
Guarde las piezas viejas.
Keep the old parts.
- 42
Gracias por revisarlo.
Thank you for checking it.
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