auto

auto, automobile

Veicolo a motore, di solito con quattro ruote, usato per trasportare persone.

In inglese semplice: A vehicle with an engine and usually four wheels, used for carrying people.

• The company sells used autos.
• Auto insurance can be expensive.
• He works at an auto repair shop.

Sinonimi: car, automobile

Espressioni comuni: auto insurance, auto dealer, auto repair

cambio automatico

Sistema dell’auto che cambia le marce da solo.

In inglese semplice: A car gearbox that changes gears by itself.

• The car has a six-speed auto.
• This auto shifts smoothly between gears.
• They replaced the old gearbox with an auto.

Sinonimi: automatic transmission, automatic gearbox

Espressioni comuni: four-speed auto, auto transmission, smooth auto

risciò a motore, tuk-tuk

Piccolo veicolo a motore con tre ruote, usato come taxi soprattutto nell’Asia meridionale.

In inglese semplice: A small motor vehicle with three wheels used as a taxi, especially in South Asia.

• We took an auto to the station.
• The auto driver waited outside the market.
• How much is the auto fare?

Sinonimi: autorickshaw

Espressioni comuni: take an auto, auto driver, auto fare