How to Say "bonnet" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bonnet” is “cofre” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
UK English term for a car hood
Examples
Tengo que abrir el cofre para revisar el aceite.
I have to open the hood to check the oil.
Salió humo del cofre del coche.
Smoke came out of the car's hood.
El mecánico cerró el cofre con fuerza.
The mechanic slammed the hood shut.
Describing Car Parts
Just like the storage chest, this version of the word also uses 'el' and 'un'.
Location matters
Mistake: “Using 'cofre' for a car hood in Spain.”
Correction: In Spain, people usually say 'capó.' If you say 'cofre' there, they might think you are talking about a roof-mounted cargo box.
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