How to Say "tail light" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tail light” is “calavera” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
the rear lights of a vehicle
Examples
Tengo que reparar la calavera derecha de mi coche.
I have to fix the right tail light of my car.
Ese camión tiene una calavera rota.
That truck has a broken tail light.
Specific Vocabulary
This is a great example of how Spanish uses anatomical words for machines. The lights are seen as the 'eyes' or 'features' of the car's face/rear.
Using it outside Mexico
Mistake: “Asking for a 'calavera' for your car in Spain.”
Correction: Ask for a 'piloto trasero' in Spain.
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