Spares Meaning in English
word · lemma: spare
ˈspɛɹz
SPAIRS
spˈeəz
SPAIRZ
Definition
'Spares' are extra parts kept in case something breaks, especially for machines or vehicles. It can also mean extra things that can be used as replacements.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as a noun in technical, automotive, and mechanical contexts ('car spares', 'machine spares'). Treated as plural ("Do you have any spares?"). Not used for people or animals. Not to be confused with the verb 'spare' (to save or give).
Spanish: repuestos - piezas de repuestoPortuguese (BR): peças de reposição - sobressalentesPortuguese (PT): peças suplentes - sobressalentesChinese (Simplified): 备用件 - 备品Chinese (Traditional): 備用件 - 備品Hindi: अतिरिक्त पुर्ज़ेArabic: قطع غيارBengali: অতিরিক্ত যন্ত্রাংশ - খুচরা যন্ত্রাংশRussian: запасные частиJapanese: 予備部品Vietnamese: phụ tùng dự phòngKorean: 예비 부품Turkish: yedek parçaUrdu: اضافی پرزےIndonesian: suku cadang
Example Sentences
Do you have any spares for this phone?
basic
We keep some spares in the garage.
basic
The mechanic ordered new spares for the truck.
basic
I always carry a couple of spares when I go on long drives.
natural
Do you mind if I take a few spares from the box?
natural
We ran out of spares halfway through the repair, so we had to stop.
natural