Mecánico (en. Mechanic)

/meˈkaniko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A person dedicated to mechanics.

Example Sentence: I will take my car to the mechanic for a check-up.

Llevaré mi coche al mecánico para que lo revise.

Definition: Set of techniques and procedures for the analysis of mechanisms.

Example Sentence: The mechanic explained to me how the system works.

El mecánico me explicó cómo funciona el sistema.

adjective

Definition: Related to mechanics.

Example Sentence: The mechanical design of the robot is impressive.

El diseño mecánico del robot es impresionante.

Definition: That works through machines or mechanisms.

Example Sentence: We use mechanical tools to facilitate the work.

Usamos herramientas mecánicas para facilitar el trabajo.

Etymology/Origin: From the Greek 'mekhánikos', meaning 'related to the machine'.

Phrase: auto mechanic

Meaning: Technician specialized in repairing vehicles.

mecánico de autos

Phrase: dental mechanic

Meaning: Professional who is responsible for making dental prosthetics.

mecánico dental

Phrase: industrial mechanic

Meaning: Specialist in factory machinery.

mecánico industrial

Related Word: mechanics

Description: Science that studies movement and forces.

mecánica

Related Word: machine

Description: Device that transforms energy to perform work.

máquina

Related Word: technician

Description: Specialist in a particular area.

técnico

Meaning: A mechanic who works informally.

Example: That 'sloppy' mechanic can fix anything.

Ese mecánico 'chambón' puede arreglar cualquier cosa.

Meaning: Colloquial term for referring to a trusted mechanic.

Example: I go to my 'regular mechanic' whenever I have issues.

Voy con mi 'mecánico de cabecera' siempre que tengo problemas.