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How to Say "inner tube" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “inner tube” is “cámara” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2
NounB2
The rubber tube inside a tire that holds air.
A black, inflated rubber inner tube, shaped like a donut, used inside a bicycle tire, lying on a surface.

Examples

Se me pinchó la cámara de la bicicleta y tuve que caminar.

I got a flat on my bicycle's inner tube and had to walk.

Hay que cambiar la cámara del neumático trasero.

We have to change the inner tube of the back tire.

'Cámara' vs. 'Llanta'

Mistake: “Confusing 'cámara' (the inside part) with 'llanta' or 'neumático' (the outer tire).”

Correction: Remember, the 'cámara' is the balloon-like tube inside. The 'llanta' or 'neumático' is the tough rubber part on the outside that touches the road.

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