air compressor
[/ɛr kəmˈprɛsər/]
nounpl: air compressors
compressor de ar
1. A mechanical device that converts power into potential energy stored in pressurized air, which can be released in controlled amounts to perform work
The mechanic used an air compressor to inflate the car tires quickly.
O mecânico usou um compressor de ar para encher os pneus do carro rapidamente.
2. A machine commonly used in workshops, garages, and industrial settings to power pneumatic tools
We rented a portable air compressor for the construction project.
Alugamos um compressor de ar portátil para o projeto de construção.
Air compressors are essential equipment in both American and Brazilian workshops, garages, and industrial facilities. In Brazil, they are particularly common in auto repair shops and construction sites. The term 'compressor de ar' is universally understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions. In the USA, air compressors are widely available for both professional and DIY home use, reflecting the strong DIY culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under pressure (metaphorical use related to compression concept)
pump up (colloquial reference to air compression process)
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