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hidráulico

hydraulic

adjective ee-DROW-lee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek hydraulikos, from hydor (water) + aulos (pipe).

Usage Note

Hidráulico describes systems or machinery powered by pressurised liquid, such as frenos hidráulicos (hydraulic brakes) or energía hidráulica (hydropower). The noun hidráulica refers to the science of fluid mechanics. Note the written accent on the a marking the stressed syllable.

Examples

"El puente tiene un sistema de apertura hidráulico."

Natural Translation

The bridge has a hydraulic opening system.

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