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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdescapotable
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /des.ka.poˈta.βle/
"Conducir un descapotable bajo el sol es una gran experiencia."
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2 senses- 1
An open-top, two-seat automobile without a fixed roof, traditionally designed for sporty performance.
"He took his vintage roadster out for a drive along the coastal highway on Sunday." - 2
Historically, a bicycle or horse intended for traveling on roads.
"Early cyclists favored a sturdy roadster for their daily long-distance commutes."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 19th century, the term originally referred to a horse suitable for driving or riding on roads, as well as a bicycle designed for general road use. By the early 20th century, the meaning shifted to designate an open-top, two-seat automobile built for sporty driving.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Roadster" is said worldwide
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roadster
Transliteration: /ʁoad.stɛʁ/
"Il conduit un magnifique roadster rouge sur la côte."
Roadster
Transliteration: /ˈʁoːdstɐ/
"Der neue Roadster beschleunigt rasant in wenigen Sekunden."
spider
Transliteration: /ˈspaj.der/
"Ha comprato una spider classica per i fine settimana estivi."
descapotable
Transliteration: /des.ka.poˈta.βle/
"Conducir un descapotable bajo el sol es una gran experiencia."
conversível
Transliteration: /kõ.veʁˈsi.vew/
"Eles viajaram pela costa dirigindo um conversível esportivo."
रोडस्टर
Transliteration: rodasṭar
"उसने वीकेंड पर चलाने के लिए एक नई स्पोर्ट्स रोडस्टर खरीदी।"
敞篷跑车
Transliteration: chǎngpéng pǎochē
"他驾驶着一辆红色的敞篷跑车在公路上飞驰。"
로드스터
Transliteration: rodeuseuteo
"그는 주말마다 오픈탑 로드스터를 타고 드라이브를 즐긴다."
ロードスター
Transliteration: rōdasutā
"彼は晴れた日に海岸沿いをロードスターで走るのが好きだ。"
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