What is the Spanish word for "ignition"?

Learn how to say "ignition" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ignition

Spanish

encendido

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Alternative translations of "ignition"

ignición

Examples of how to use "ignition" in Spanish

English
Turn the key in the ignition.
Spanish
Gira la llave en el encendido.
English
The ignition key started the old car.
Spanish
La llave de encendido puso en marcha el coche viejo.
English
He checked the ignition before driving away.
Spanish
Él revisó el encendido antes de marcharse.
English
The mechanic repaired the ignition on Tuesday.
Spanish
El mecánico reparó el encendido el martes.
English
A spark caused the ignition of the fuel.
Spanish
Una chispa causó la ignición del combustible.

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