Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acelerador

noun
ah-seh-leh-rah-dor
Definition
a device that increases the speed of something, often used in the context of vehicles to control acceleration.
Examples
  • When he pressed the acelerador, the car zoomed ahead.
  • In Formula One racing, the acelerador is crucial for performance.
Meaning
Accelerator oftentimes refers to the part of a vehicle that controls the engine’s power output, allowing it to gain speed.
Synonyms
  • accelerator
  • gas pedal
  • throttle