manual shift
[ˈmæn.ju.əl ʃɪft]
nounpl: manual shifts
câmbio manual
1. A transmission system in a vehicle where the driver manually engages and disengages gears using a clutch pedal and gear stick/shift lever
She prefers driving a car with manual shift because she feels more in control.
Ela prefere dirigir um carro com câmbio manual porque se sente mais no controle.
2. The act of changing gears manually in a vehicle
A smooth manual shift requires practice and coordination between the clutch and accelerator.
Uma mudança de marcha suave requer prática e coordenação entre embreagem e acelerador.
Manual transmissions are increasingly rare in Brazil and the USA, where automatic transmissions dominate the market. However, manual shift vehicles remain more common in Europe and are often preferred by driving enthusiasts and in performance/sports cars. In Brazil, manual transmissions are still found in budget vehicles and commercial vehicles, though automatic options are becoming more prevalent among urban drivers.
NYC Slang
stick shift (common colloquial term in NYC and USA generally)
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