ralentí
el ralentí
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. timing
Si el coche se para a menudo, tal vez sea necesario comprobar que el ralentí del motor no esté demasiado bajo.If the car stalls too often, you may need to check that the timing of the engine isn't too low.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No deje el auto en ralentí más de lo necesario. Es altamente contaminante.Don't let your car idle any longer than necessary. It's highly polluting.
El chofer esperaba a la puerta de la tienda con el motor al ralentí.The chauffeur was waiting outside the store with the engine ticking over.
a. slow motion
El ralentí aporta gran belleza a algunos planos del documental.The slow motion brings great beauty to some of the documentary's shots.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Algunos de los personajes de la película pueden esquivar balas en ralentí.Some of the characters in the movie can dodge bullets in slow motion.
La directora decidió mostrar la secuencia de la demolición al ralentí.The director decided to show the demolition sequence in slow motion.
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