engine knock
Spanish translation: pistoneo del motor
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| 5 | detonación del motor |
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| 5 | golpeo |
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| 4 | golpeteo del motor |
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| 4 | golpeteo del motor |
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1 hr confidence: 
golpeteo del motor Explanation: that's it. |
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1 hr confidence:
golpeteo del motor Explanation: o pistoneo Suerte, P. |
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1 hr confidence:
detonación del motor Explanation: María, En España se usa detonación. Aquí en Argentina el "knock" del motor es el "pistoneo" como dijo otro colega. Suerte, Silvia Sassone |
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3 hrs confidence:
golpeo Explanation: The term "golpeo" is also known. Also known as "piston knock" in English. |
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