Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
hidráulico
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈðɾawliko/
Meaning
- adjectivehydraulic
Example
El sistema hidráulico del coche necesita revisión.
The car's hydraulic system needs inspection.
More examples
Mi bicicleta tiene frenos hidráulicos.
My bicycle has hydraulic brakes.
Core concept
Pressurized-liquid power in machinery.
Similar words
neumático: Uses compressed air to transfer force and motion within machines or components.
eléctrico: Uses electrical energy or current to power and drive devices and systems.
mecánico: Uses mechanical components such as gears, levers, or shafts to transfer force and motion.
Definition in Spanish
Que se refiere a la transmisión de energía o movimiento mediante líquidos a presión en máquinas o instalaciones.
Word origin
It derives from Greek ὑδραυλικός 'pertaining to water', originally naming water-driven devices and later extended to systems that transmit force with pressurized liquids such as oil.
Usage tips
- Often used with part names like freno hidráulico and bomba hidráulica, and the adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun.
Opposites
- eléctricoelectricadjective