Spanish word

rueda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈrweða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwheel

Example

La rueda del coche está sucia.

The car's wheel is dirty.

Illustration for rueda (wheel)

More examples

¿Puedes ayudarme a hacer el cambio de la rueda?

Can you help me with the wheel change?

Core concept

Circular vehicle wheel that rotates on an axle to bear weight and roll.

Common phrases

  • cambio de rueda

    wheel change

  • rueda trasera

    rear wheel

Similar words

neumático: Rubber outer component that contacts the road and cushions impacts.
llanta: Metal ring or rim that the tire mounts onto and that bolts to the wheel hub.
eje: Rod-like shaft that supports the wheel and transmits rotational force.

Definition in Spanish

Parte circular de un vehículo u otro aparato que gira sobre un eje y sirve para rodar o soportar carga.

Word origin

Ultimately from Latin rota 'wheel', retained in Spanish after Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish sound changes gave the form rueda.

Usage tips

  • Distinguish rueda (whole rotating wheel) from llanta or neumático, which often refer specifically to the rim or tire in car-related speech.

Other meanings

  • circlenoun

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