El mecanismo
Example: El mecanismo del reloj necesita una reparación urgente.
Definition
"El mecanismo" refers to the system of parts or components working together in a machine or device to perform a specific function, such as the mechanism in a clock that controls its movements and operation.
Etymology
The word "el mecanismo" comes from the Greek 'mēkhanē', meaning 'machine' or 'device'. It entered Spanish through Latin as 'mechanismus', referring to a system or structure of parts working together. Did you know? The term originally described simple machines used in ancient engineering.
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"El mecanismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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