tractor
“tractor” means “tractor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
tractor
Also: tow tractor
📝 In Action
El granjero usa el tractor para arar el campo.
A1The farmer uses the tractor to plow the field.
Mi tío tiene un tractor antiguo en su garaje.
A2My uncle has an old tractor in his garage.
Vimos varios tractores trabajando en la construcción de la carretera.
B1We saw several tractors working on the road construction.
pulling, driving
📝 In Action
La industria del turismo es el sector tractor de nuestra economía.
B2The tourism industry is the driving sector of our economy.
En las películas de ciencia ficción, suelen usar un rayo tractor.
C1In science fiction movies, they often use a tractor beam.
Necesitamos identificar el elemento tractor de este motor.
C2We need to identify the pulling element of this motor.
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Quick Quiz: tractor
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the plural form of 'tractor'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'tractor', which means 'one who pulls'. This comes from the root 'trahere', meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw'.
First recorded: 19th century (referring to machinery)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tractor' only used for farm vehicles?
Mainly, yes! But it can also refer to industrial vehicles at airports or construction sites that pull heavy loads.
Does 'tractor' have a feminine form?
As a noun (the machine), it is always masculine ('el tractor'). As an adjective (pulling/driving), it changes to 'tractora' for feminine nouns.
What is the difference between 'tractor' and 'camión'?
'Tractor' is specifically for pulling equipment or working fields, while 'camión' is a truck used for transporting goods on roads.