tracción
traction, pulling force
noun trak-SYON Rare
Origin: Latin tractio 'a pulling'
Also means
drive (mechanical)
Usage Note
Tracción refers to the pulling or gripping force that moves a vehicle or object. Tracción delantera (front-wheel drive) and tracción trasera (rear-wheel drive) are common automotive terms; tracción a las cuatro ruedas or 4x4 means four-wheel drive. In medicine, tracción also means traction applied to a limb or the spine to treat fractures or disc problems.
Examples
"Este coche tiene tracción delantera."
Natural Translation
This car has front-wheel drive.
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