O mecanismo
Example: O mecanismo do relógio precisa ser ajustado para funcionar melhor.
Definition
"O mecanismo" refers to the system or set of parts in a device or machine that work together to perform a specific function. For example, in a clock, "o mecanismo" is the internal structure responsible for its movement and operation.
Etymology
The term "o mecanismo" comes from the Portuguese word for mechanism, which traces back to the Greek 'mekhanē,' meaning a device or machine. Did you know that the word originally referred to any clever or skillful device? Over time, it came to specifically denote the working parts of machines.
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