motor

a machine that produces power, especially for vehicles or machines

motor, motor de un vehículo

• the motor of a car

Collocations car engine · electric motor

• The car's motor is making strange noises.

  El motor del coche está haciendo ruidos extraños.

a type of racing vehicle with a powerful engine, used in competitions

moto, vehículo de carreras

• motor race

Collocations Formula One motor · NASCAR motor

• He won the motor race last weekend.

  Ganó la carrera de motos el fin de semana pasado.

the part of a person's body that controls movement, especially the brain and spinal cord

centro nervioso, sistema nervioso

• motor skills

Collocations develop motor skills · control motor functions

• She has developed excellent motor skills.

  Ella ha desarrollado excelentes habilidades motrices.

to drive a vehicle, especially for pleasure or as part of a job

conducir, manejar

• motor around

Collocations motor around town · motor to the beach

• He likes to motor around on his motorcycle.

  Él le gusta conducir su motocicleta por ahí.

relating to electricity or electrical devices

eléctrico, eléctrica

• motor current

Collocations electric motor · electrical circuit

• The motor current is too high.

  La corriente eléctrica es demasiado alta.

the industry that makes and sells vehicles with engines, such as cars and motorcycles

industria automotriz, industria de vehículos motorizados

• motor industry

Collocations automotive industry · car manufacturing

• The motor industry is a major employer in the region.

  La industria automotriz es un gran empleador en la región.

a type of sports car, often with a powerful engine and designed for speed

coche deportivo, auto rápido

• motor car

Collocations sports car · race car

• He owns a beautiful motor car.

  Él posee un hermoso coche deportivo.

a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine, often used for racing or transportation

moto, motocicleta

• motor cycle

Collocations motorcycle helmet · motorbike race

• He rides a motor cycle to work every day.

  Él conduce una motocicleta al trabajo todos los días.