el
masculine
/meˈkaniko/
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Translation
mechanic
Word origin
From Latin mechanicus, from Greek mekhanikos ('inventive, relating to machines'), from mekhane ('machine, device'). The same root gives English 'mechanic' and 'machine'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- mekhanikos
- English cognates
- mechanic, machine
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralmecánicos
Examples
.
The mechanic fixed the car engine.
.
I took the car to the mechanic this morning.
mecánica frenos .
The mechanic checked the brakes carefully.
buen .
A good mechanic knows every part of the vehicle.
¿ ?
Do you know a trustworthy mechanic?
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