Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
mecánica
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈkanika/
Meaning
- feminine nounworkings
Example
¿Puedes explicar la mecánica del juego?
Can you explain the workings of the game?
More examples
Entender la mecánica del automóvil ayuda a resolver problemas simples.
Understanding the workings of the car helps solve simple problems.
Core concept
Network of interacting parts and rules producing an outcome.
Common phrases
la mecánica del automóvil
the workings of the car
la mecánica del motor
the workings of the engine
la mecánica básica
basic workings
Similar words
sistema: A structured grouping of elements organized to perform a set of functions.
funcionamiento: Operational behavior of a machine, process, or system when it is used.
procedimiento: Prescribed sequence of actions to carry out work or a formal process.
mecanismo: Internal part or device that triggers or controls a specific operation.
Definition in Spanish
Sistema de reglas, procesos o partes interrelacionadas que explican el funcionamiento de algo; también término usado para la disciplina física denominada mecánica.
Word origin
From Greek μηχανή 'device' and the adjective μηχανικός, adopted into Latin as mechanica and inherited into Spanish to mean both the science of mechanics and the way something operates.
Usage tips
- When used about games, processes, or devices, la mecánica de X refers to the rules and interactions that determine X's behavior, so translate by context rather than assuming a person is meant.