English–Spanish

“axle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈexe/

Example

El eje de la rueda está roto.

The axle of the wheel is broken.

Illustration for eje (axle)

How to say “axle” in Spanish

“Axle” in Spanish is eje.

Central line or pivot around which things are organized.

Full entry for eje: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with eje

La nueva política se convirtió en el eje del debate público.

The new policy became the axis of the public debate.

Tips for using eje

  • Eje is a close cognate of English axis but in everyday Spanish it often means a main topic or organizing principle rather than only a mechanical part.

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