Automática (en. Automatic)

/autoˈmatika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a mechanism that operates by itself.
The door has an automatic system that closes itself.
La puerta tiene un sistema automática que se cierra sola.
Related to the automation of processes.
The manufacturing process is now completely automatic.
El proceso de fabricación ahora es completamente automática.
That is performed without the need for human intervention.
The software update is automatic.
La actualización del software es automática.

Etymology

From the Greek 'automatos', which means 'acting by itself'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

automatic change
System that performs a change without manual intervention.
cambio automático
automatic response
Response generated without human intervention.
respuesta automática
automatic transmission
Vehicle transmission system that changes gears by itself.
transmisión automática

Related Words

automation
Process of making something operate automatically.
automatización
automaton
Mechanism that mimics human actions.
automata
automobile
Vehicle that moves by itself.
automóvil

Slang Meanings

Action that occurs without thinking.
Going into automatic mode when I hear that song.
Entrar en modo automática cuando escucho esa canción.
Doing something without needing to analyze each step.
In this task, you just have to act automatically.
En esta tarea solo hay que actuar automática.