Averiado describes a mechanical or functional failure that requires repair.
30초 단어
- Refers to something broken or out of order.
- Used mostly for machinery, vehicles, and electronics.
- Indicates a loss of functionality rather than just physical damage.
Overview
'Averiado' es un término fundamental en español para comunicar que un objeto no funciona debido a un desperfecto. A diferencia de 'roto', que enfatiza la fractura física, 'averiado' se centra en la pérdida de funcionalidad técnica. 2) Usage Patterns: Se usa principalmente con el verbo 'estar'. Por ejemplo, 'el coche está averiado'. También puede usarse como participio del verbo 'averiar'. Es un adjetivo que concuerda en género y número con el sustantivo al que califica (averiado, averiada, averiados, averiadas). 3) Common Contexts: Es omnipresente en el lenguaje cotidiano: en el transporte público cuando un tren tiene un problema, en el hogar cuando un electrodoméstico deja de funcionar o en contextos profesionales al hablar de maquinaria industrial. 4) Similar Words comparison: Mientras que 'roto' implica una rotura física visible, 'averiado' es más técnico y sugiere que el mecanismo interno ha fallado. 'Estropeado' es un sinónimo muy común, pero 'averiado' suena ligeramente más formal o preciso para describir fallos técnicos complejos.
예시
El coche se ha quedado averiado en la autopista.
everydayThe car broke down on the highway.
El sistema informático está averiado temporalmente.
formalThe computer system is temporarily out of order.
¡Vaya, mi teléfono está averiado otra vez!
informalOh man, my phone is broken again!
Debido a una pieza averiada, la producción se detuvo.
academicDue to a broken part, production stopped.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
estar averiado
to be out of order
sufrir una avería
to suffer a breakdown
dejar averiado
to leave something broken
자주 혼동되는 단어
Roto refers to physical damage like a crack or a tear. Averiado is strictly for functional, mechanical, or electrical failures.
These are synonyms, but estropeado is slightly more informal and can also refer to food that has gone bad.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Averiado is a versatile adjective used in both formal and informal settings. It is most frequently paired with the verb 'estar' to describe the current state of an object. It is specifically linked to mechanical or technical issues rather than simple physical breakage.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'averiado' for broken objects like plates or glass, which is incorrect. Another common error is using it as a verb instead of an adjective. Remember that 'averiarse' is the verb and 'averiado' is the resulting state.
Tips
Focus on mechanical failures
Use 'averiado' specifically for things that have engines, circuits, or moving parts. It is the perfect word when you need to call a repair technician.
Avoid using for broken glass
Do not use 'averiado' for a broken glass or a torn piece of paper. Use 'roto' for physical breakage of materials.
Regional variation in usage
In some countries, 'estropeado' is more common than 'averiado' in daily speech. However, 'averiado' is universally understood across all Spanish-speaking regions.
어원
The word comes from the noun 'avería', which has roots in the maritime term 'avaria', referring to damage to a ship or cargo. Over time, it evolved to cover all types of mechanical or system failures.
문화적 맥락
In many Spanish-speaking countries, when a public transport vehicle breaks down, the term 'avería' is standard in announcements. It is a very common word in daily life due to city traffic and urban infrastructure.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'A-V-E-R-I-A' as 'A-Very-Bad-Incident' for your machine. When your machine has an 'A-very-bad-incident', it is 'averiado'.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문No exactamente. 'Roto' suele indicar una fractura física, mientras que 'averiado' implica un fallo en el funcionamiento interno o mecánico de un objeto.
No, 'averiado' se reserva exclusivamente para objetos, máquinas o sistemas técnicos. Usarlo con personas suena muy extraño o deshumanizante.
El verbo principal es 'averiarse'. También puedes decir 'tener una avería' para indicar que el objeto presenta un problema técnico.
Es un término neutro. Se utiliza tanto en contextos coloquiales como en situaciones formales, como al llamar a un servicio técnico.
셀프 테스트
El ascensor está ___ y tenemos que subir por las escaleras.
El sustantivo 'ascensor' es masculino singular, por lo tanto el adjetivo debe concordar en género y número.
점수: /1
Summary
Averiado describes a mechanical or functional failure that requires repair.
- Refers to something broken or out of order.
- Used mostly for machinery, vehicles, and electronics.
- Indicates a loss of functionality rather than just physical damage.
Focus on mechanical failures
Use 'averiado' specifically for things that have engines, circuits, or moving parts. It is the perfect word when you need to call a repair technician.
Avoid using for broken glass
Do not use 'averiado' for a broken glass or a torn piece of paper. Use 'roto' for physical breakage of materials.
Regional variation in usage
In some countries, 'estropeado' is more common than 'averiado' in daily speech. However, 'averiado' is universally understood across all Spanish-speaking regions.
예시
4 / 4El coche se ha quedado averiado en la autopista.
The car broke down on the highway.
El sistema informático está averiado temporalmente.
The computer system is temporarily out of order.
¡Vaya, mi teléfono está averiado otra vez!
Oh man, my phone is broken again!
Debido a una pieza averiada, la producción se detuvo.
Due to a broken part, production stopped.
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