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temp gauge

[/temp gaʊdʒ/]
nounpl: temp gauges
medidor de temperatura
1. An instrument or device that measures and displays the temperature of an engine, liquid, or other system
The temp gauge on my car's dashboard shows the engine is overheating.
O medidor de temperatura no painel do meu carro mostra que o motor está superaquecendo.
2. A gauge specifically designed to monitor engine coolant temperature in vehicles
Check the temp gauge before starting a long drive.
Verifique o medidor de temperatura antes de iniciar uma longa viagem.
Synonyms
temperature gaugetemperature indicatorcoolant temperature gaugethermometer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidor de temperatura
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
indicador de temperatura
Alternative term commonly used
Portugal
manómetro de temperatura
Portuguese European preferred term

Related Idioms & Phrases

the temp gauge is in the red - motor está superaquecendo
keep an eye on the temp gauge - fique de olho no medidor de temperatura
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