automatic

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BrE /ɔːˈtɒmətɪk/ AmE /ˌɑːˈtɑːmətɪk/

adjective en → es

1 MACHINE [attributive or predicative] B1

working by itself, without needing a person to control it

automático, autónomo

  • an automatic machine/door/washing machine

Collocations automatic door · automatic washing machine

  • The building has an automatic entrance.

    El edificio tiene una entrada automática.

2 ACTION [attributive or predicative] B1

happening or done without thinking, as if by itself

automático, instintivo

  • an automatic response/reaction

Collocations automatic reaction · automatic response

  • Her automatic response was to say no.

    Su respuesta automática fue decir que no.

1 SYSTEM [attributive] B2

relating to a system that works without human control or intervention

automático, de sistema

  • an automatic system

Collocations automatic system · automatic process

  • The company uses an automatic billing system.

    La empresa utiliza un sistema de facturación automático.

2 PAY [attributive] B2

relating to a payment that is made regularly without needing to be asked for or arranged each time

automático, de pago

  • automatic payment

Collocations automatic payment · automatic deduction

  • The company makes automatic payments to the bank.

    La empresa realiza pagos automáticos al banco.