mechanical

S2 W2

BrE /mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/ AmE /mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

adjective en → es

1 RELATING TO MACHINES A2

relating to machines, engines, or the parts of a machine

mecánico, mecánica

  • a mechanical part
  • mechanical engineering

Collocations mechanical engineer · mechanical device

  • The car has a faulty mechanical system.

    El coche tiene un sistema mecánico defectuoso.

2 NOT NATURAL B1

not natural or spontaneous; done in a way that is like the movements of machines

mecánico, mecánica (en sentido figurado)

  • a mechanical response
  • mechanical movement

Collocations mechanical reaction · mechanical performance

  • Her smile was a little too mechanical.

    Su sonrisa era un poco demasiado mecánica.