La presión
Example: La presión del agua en la tubería aumentó rápidamente.
Definition
"La presión" in engineering refers to the force exerted per unit area on the surface of an object or fluid. It is a crucial concept for understanding how fluids behave in systems, such as how water pressure increases in a pipe, affecting flow and structural integrity.
Etymology
The word "la presión" comes from the Latin 'pressio,' meaning 'a pressing.' It entered Spanish through Old French, retaining its sense related to force or compression. Did you know? The root relates to the verb 'press,' highlighting the action behind the concept of pressure.
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"La presión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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