engine retarder

Spanish translation: ralentizador

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English term or phrase: engine retarder
Spanish translation:ralentizador
Entered by: O María Elena Guerrero

19:10 Mar 7, 2005
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Driving Course
English term or phrase: engine retarder
Steep grades / engine brakes / engine retarder - must complete drive on a representative grade up and down.
O María Elena Guerrero
Spain
Local time: 21:06
freno de motor
Explanation:
If it is electric, and it is usually the case, Telma is a leading brand and they prefer the term "freno (eléctrico) de motor".

"Ralentizador" is another possibility.
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MagnusL
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Muchas gracias, MagnusL. Me gustó lo de ralentizador.
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5 +1retardador del motor
Maria Luisa Duarte
4freno de motor
MagnusL


  

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retardador del motor


Explanation:
MAQHER - Kamatsu - HD785-5
... Freno retardador del motor: La capacidad del freno retardador del motor se ha
incrementado en un 30% de manera que es posible descender por las pendientes a ...
www.maquinaria-hermida.com/hd785.html - 19k -

Maria Luisa Duarte
Spain
Local time: 21:06
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freno de motor


Explanation:
If it is electric, and it is usually the case, Telma is a leading brand and they prefer the term "freno (eléctrico) de motor".

"Ralentizador" is another possibility.

MagnusL
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Muchas gracias, MagnusL. Me gustó lo de ralentizador.
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