How to Say "hydraulic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hydraulic” is “hidráulico” — B1 level.
Examples
Este camión utiliza un sistema hidráulico para levantar la carga.
This truck uses a hydraulic system to lift the load.
La energía hidráulica es limpia y renovable.
Hydraulic (water) power is clean and renewable.
Tuvimos que cambiar el aceite del gato hidráulico.
We had to change the oil in the hydraulic jack.
Matching the Noun
Like most Spanish adjectives ending in -o, this word must match the gender of the thing it describes. Use 'hidráulico' for masculine things (el sistema) and 'hidráulica' for feminine things (la prensa).
Placement After the Noun
In Spanish, technical adjectives like this one almost always come after the noun they describe, unlike in English where 'hydraulic' comes first.
The Silent 'H'
Mistake: “idráulico”
Correction: hidráulico (The 'H' is always silent in Spanish, but it must be written!)
Confusing with 'Hídrico'
Mistake: “El sistema hídrico del coche.”
Correction: El sistema hidráulico del coche. (Use 'hidráulico' for machinery and pressure, and 'hídrico' for general water resources or hydration.)
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