How to Say "accelerator" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “accelerator” is “acelerador” — use 'acelerador' when referring to the pedal in a vehicle that controls speed, or for programs or factors that promote rapid development in science or business..
acelerador
/ah-seh-leh-rah-dor//aseleɾaˈðoɾ/
Examples
Pisa el acelerador con cuidado para no salir disparado.
Press the gas pedal carefully so you don't zoom off.
El coche no responde bien cuando suelto el acelerador.
The car doesn't respond well when I let go of the accelerator.
Tuvimos que cambiar el cable del acelerador porque estaba gastado.
We had to change the throttle cable because it was worn out.
La nueva ley fue un acelerador para la economía del país.
The new law was a catalyst for the country's economy.
Masculine Word Ending
Words in Spanish ending in '-dor' are almost always masculine, so you will use 'el' or 'un' with them.
Action to Noun Pattern
The ending '-dor' is like the English '-er'. It turns the action 'acelerar' (to speed up) into the tool that does it: 'acelerador'.
Figurative Language
Just like in English, you can use physical objects to describe abstract ideas. Using 'acelerador' for 'progress' sounds very professional.
Using 'Gas' for the pedal
Mistake: “Pisa la gasolina.”
Correction: Pisa el acelerador.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “La acelerador de partículas.”
Correction: El acelerador de partículas.
gas
/gas//ɡas/
Examples
¡Pisa el gas si quieres llegar a tiempo!
Step on the gas if you want to arrive on time!
Quitó el pie del gas al ver la luz roja.
He took his foot off the accelerator when he saw the red light.
Vehicle Pedal vs. General Meaning
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