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mecánico

meh-KAH-nee-kohmeˈkaniko

“mecánico” means “mechanic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

mechanic

Also: engineer
NounmA1
A smiling person dressed in blue overalls and a baseball cap, representing a mechanic, is tightening a large bolt on a metallic engine using a silver wrench.

📝 In Action

Mi coche se averió y tuve que llamar a un mecánico.

A1

My car broke down and I had to call a mechanic.

El mecánico del taller me dijo que la reparación sería costosa.

A2

The mechanic at the workshop told me the repair would be expensive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • técnico (technician)
  • reparador (repairman)

Common Collocations

  • mecánico automotriz – car mechanic
  • taller mecánico – mechanic's workshop

mechanical

Also: automatic, motorized
A close-up illustration of three interlocking, shiny brass gears positioned against a soft, solid background, emphasizing their mechanical relationship.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos revisar el sistema mecánico del elevador.

B1

We need to check the mechanical system of the elevator.

Su saludo fue un acto mecánico, sin emoción.

B2

His greeting was a mechanical act, without emotion.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • automatizado (automated)
  • maquinal (automatic (figurative))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • brazo mecánico – mechanical arm
  • falla mecánica – mechanical failure

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mecánico" in Spanish:

mechanic→mechanical→motorized→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mecánico

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'mecánico' as a profession?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mecánica(mechanics (the field of study)) — Noun
mecanismo(mechanism) — Noun
mecanizar(to mechanize) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
cómicotónico
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'mechanicus,' which itself came from the ancient Greek word 'mēkhanikós,' meaning 'pertaining to machines or devices.' It is closely related to the Greek word 'mēkhanḗ,' which meant 'machine' or 'means to an end.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mechanicFrench: mécanique

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'mecánico' and 'mecánica'?

'Mecánico' (masculine) refers to the male professional or describes a masculine noun (e.g., 'motor mecánico'). 'Mecánica' (feminine) refers to the female professional or describes a feminine noun (e.g., 'falla mecánica'). It is also the name of the field of study, 'mechanics'.