Spanish Conversation · Level 120
60 words
Spanish word
airbag
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaiɾβaɣ/
Meaning
- masculine nounairbag
Example
¿Tu coche tiene airbag?
Does your car have an airbag?
More examples
Este modelo incorpora airbags frontales y laterales.
This model incorporates front and side airbags.
Core concept
Inflatable safety cushion that deploys in a car crash.
Common phrases
airbags frontales
front airbags
sensor de airbag
airbag sensor
instalación de airbags
airbag installation
Similar words
bolsa de aire: Bag that inflates inside a car on impact to absorb shock.
cinturón de seguridad: Strong belt that secures a passenger to the seat during a collision to prevent injury.
cojín inflable: Soft inflatable cushion that fills with air to absorb and distribute impact force.
Definition in Spanish
Dispositivo de seguridad en vehículos: una bolsa que se infla automáticamente al producirse un choque para proteger a los ocupantes.
Word origin
Borrowed from English air + bag and adopted in Spanish in the 20th century as the name of the automatic protective cushion.
Usage tips
- Spanish normally treats airbag as masculine (el airbag), forms the plural airbags, and commonly pairs it with verbs like desplegarse or activarse when it deploys.