robots
“robots” means “robots” in Spanish (mechanical devices).
robots, automatons
Also: machines
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Los robots están programados para ensamblar coches.
A2The robots are programmed to assemble cars.
En el futuro, tendremos más robots ayudándonos en casa.
A1In the future, we will have more robots helping us at home.
La fábrica utiliza robots avanzados para la producción.
B1The factory uses advanced robots for production.
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Which Spanish article is used before 'robots'?
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This word didn't come from Spanish or Latin! It was introduced in 1920 by Czech writer Karel Čapek in his play 'R.U.R.' (Rossum's Universal Robots). The Czech word 'robota' originally meant 'forced labor' or 'drudgery.'
First recorded: Early 20th century (adopted into Spanish shortly after its literary introduction)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'robots' the same in Spanish and English?
Yes, the spelling and meaning are identical. The only difference is the pronunciation, and the fact that in Spanish, the word is always masculine ('el robot' / 'los robots').