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neumáticos

neh-oo-MAH-tee-kohs/newˈmatikos/

“neumáticos” means “tires” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

tires

Also: tyres
NounmA2
Mexico and Latin AmericaArgentina and Uruguay
A single black rubber car tire standing upright on a clean white background.

📝 In Action

Tengo que cambiar los neumáticos de mi coche porque están viejos.

A2

I have to change my car's tires because they are old.

La presión de los neumáticos debe ser revisada regularmente.

B1

The tire pressure should be checked regularly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • llantas (tires (very common in Latin America))
  • cubiertas (outer tires/covers)

Common Collocations

  • neumáticos de invierno – winter tires
  • neumáticos desgastados – worn-out tires
  • taller de neumáticos – tire shop

pneumatic

Also: air-powered
A colorful handheld air pump with a flexible hose inflating a bright ball.

📝 In Action

Los trabajadores usan martillos neumáticos en la calle.

B2

The workers are using pneumatic drills (jackhammers) on the street.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • hidráulicos (hydraulic (powered by liquid))

Common Collocations

  • frenos neumáticos – air brakes
  • sistemas neumáticos – pneumatic systems

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "neumáticos" in Spanish:

air-powered→pneumatic→tyres→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: neumáticos

Question 1 of 1

If you are in Mexico and need to buy new tires, what word are you most likely to use?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
neumático(tire (singular)) — Noun
neumática(pneumatics) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
automáticossimpáticos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'pneuma', which means 'air', 'breath', or 'spirit'. It refers to the fact that these tires are filled with compressed air.

First recorded: 19th century (with the invention of air-filled tires)

Cognates (Related words)

English: pneumaticFrench: pneumatique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'neumático' just the rubber part or the whole wheel?

Technically, it refers only to the rubber part that holds the air. The 'rueda' is the entire assembly, including the metal rim.