This is the 7924th most frequent Spanish word.
michelin
A "michelin" in Spanish informally refers to a small roll of fat on the body, resembling the shape of a car tire.
Here, 'Michelin' is used to denote the prestigious rating given to exceptional restaurants by the Michelin Guide.
Este restaurante ganó recientemente una estrella Michelin.
This restaurant recently earned a Michelin star.
In this context, 'Michelin' is used as a colloquial term for a tire, referencing the brand name but indicating the object.
Debo cambiar el Michelin delantero de mi bicicleta.
I need to replace the front tire of my bicycle.
Here, 'michelin' is a slang term referring to body fat folds or rolls, resembling the iconic Michelin man logo.