English–Spanish
“breakdown” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aβeˈɾia/
Example
Tengo una avería en el coche.
My car has a breakdown.
How to say “breakdown” in Spanish
“Breakdown” in Spanish is avería.
Elevator with doors open and an out-of-service sign.
Example sentences with avería
El mecánico reparó la avería rápidamente.
The mechanic repaired the breakdown quickly.
Tips for using avería
- The noun is feminine (la avería) and the reflexive averiarse is commonly used to report that something has broken down.