Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
eje
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈexe/
Meaning
- masculine nounaxle
Example
El eje de la rueda está roto.
The axle of the wheel is broken.
More examples
La nueva política se convirtió en el eje del debate público.
The new policy became the axis of the public debate.
Core concept
Central line or pivot around which things are organized.
Common phrases
eje principal
main axis
eje político
political axis
eje económico
economic axis
Similar words
centro: Center location that serves as the middle of a place or thing.
pilar: Fundamental supporting pillar in an organization or set of beliefs.
núcleo: Core element at the heart of something that defines its character.
Definition in Spanish
Parte central, a menudo una varilla o línea, que permite el giro de un objeto o actúa como punto sobre el que se organiza algo.
Word origin
From Latin axis meaning 'axle' or 'axis', adapted into Spanish as eje to name both physical shafts and abstract centers.
Usage tips
- Eje is a close cognate of English axis but in everyday Spanish it often means a main topic or organizing principle rather than only a mechanical part.