refacción

repair; spare part

noun rreh-fak-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin refectio (restoration, refreshment).

Also means

snack; light meal

Usage Note

Refacción is notably regional: in Mexico and Central America it primarily means a spare part (refacción de automóvil) or a repair. In some South American countries and older usage it refers to a light snack or refreshment. The spare-parts sense is so dominant in Mexico that tienda de refacciones (auto parts store) is immediately understood.

Examples

"Necesito una refacción para el motor del coche."

Natural Translation

I need a spare part for the car's engine.

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