How to Say "wind-up" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wind-up” is “cuerda” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2neutral/informal
when referring to a toy

Examples
Tienes que darle cuerda al reloj de pared cada semana.
You have to wind up the wall clock every week.
Ese juguete de cuerda ya no funciona.
That wind-up toy no longer works.
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