El mecanismo



Example: El mecanismo del reloj necesita una reparación urgente.

Definition


"El mecanismo" refers to the system of parts working together in a machine or device to perform a specific function, such as the internal workings of a clock that control its movement and operation.

Etymology


"El mecanismo" comes from the Greek word 'mēkhanē,' meaning 'device' or 'machine.' It entered Spanish through Latin and French, reflecting the idea of a constructed system designed to achieve a particular task. Did you know the word is related to the root of 'mechanic'?

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"El mecanismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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