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    Grúa (en. Crane)

    /ˈɡɾu.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A machine used to lift and move heavy objects.
    The crane lifted the container from the ship.
    La grúa levantó el contenedor del barco.
    Vehicle that tows improperly parked cars.
    The crane arrived to take away the poorly parked car.
    La grúa llegó para llevarse el coche mal aparcado.
    Construction element that allows lifting materials at worksites.
    The construction crane is very tall.
    La grúa de la obra es muy alta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'grua', which means 'crane' in English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency crane
    Vehicle that assists broken down cars on roads.
    grúa de emergencia
    mobile crane
    Crane that can be moved from one place to another.
    grúa móvil
    jib crane
    Type of crane that has an extended arm.
    grúa pluma

    Related Words

    lifting
    Action of lifting or raising something.
    levantamiento
    towing
    Action of pulling a vehicle to move it.
    remolque
    construction
    Building process.
    construcción

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'crane' may refer to a person who helps move heavy things.
    That crane is a good friend, always helping.
    Esa grúa es un buen amigo, siempre ayuda.
    It is used figuratively for someone who takes on heavy or difficult tasks.
    He is the crane of the group, always carrying the weight of the problems.
    Es el grúa del grupo, siempre lleva el peso de los problemas.