El motor
Example: El motor del coche hace un ruido extraño cuando arranca.
Definition
"El motor" refers to the engine or machine that converts energy into mechanical power, often used to power vehicles. In the example phrase, it describes the car's engine making a strange noise when it starts, highlighting its function in vehicle operation.
Etymology
The term "el motor" comes from the Latin word 'motor,' meaning 'mover' or 'one who moves.' It entered Spanish maintaining its original sense related to movement and power generation. Did you know that the word motor originally referred to anything causing motion, not just engines?
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"El motor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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