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    Resortes (en. Springs)

    /reˈsoɾtes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mechanical element that stores energy through elastic deformation.
    The car's springs are essential for a smooth ride.
    El resortes del coche son esenciales para una conducción suave.
    Structure used in various devices to provide movement or cushioning.
    The springs in the door help it close gently.
    Los resortes en la puerta ayudan a que cierre suavemente.
    Component of an object that allows it to function through pressure or tension.
    The clock mechanism uses small springs for its operation.
    El mecanismo de reloj utiliza pequeños resortes para su funcionamiento.

    Etymology

    From the word 'resorte' which comes from Latin 'resortare', meaning 'to return'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spring out
    to move quickly or with momentum.
    salir a resortes
    there are no springs
    there is no turning back, an action cannot be reversed.
    no hay resortes

    Related Words

    spring
    Similar element used for the same purpose in vehicle suspension.
    muelle
    shock absorber
    Device that reduces impact or vibrations.
    amortiguador

    Slang Meanings

    Accumulated stress or pressure.
    I’m about to explode, I feel like a compressed spring.
    Estoy a punto de estallar, me siento como un resorte comprimido.
    Tense situation that can release negative energy.
    The argument was like a spring waiting to be released.
    La discusión fue como un resorte esperando a liberarse.