El cilindro
Example: El cilindro hidráulico mueve la maquinaria con gran fuerza.
Definition
"El cilindro" refers to a mechanical component with a circular cross-section and length, often used in engineering to generate force or motion, such as a hydraulic cylinder that moves machinery with great power by converting fluid pressure into linear movement.
Etymology
The term "el cilindro" comes from the Spanish word for cylinder, which originates from the Greek 'kylindros,' meaning 'roller' or 'roll.' Did you know that the shape was named for its smooth, rolling form, much like a rolling pin used in baking?
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"El cilindro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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