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mechanical

[/məˈkænɪkəl/]
adjective
mecânico
1. relating to or operated by a machine or machinery
The car has a mechanical problem.
O carro tem um problema mecânico.
2. produced or operated by physical forces rather than electricity
a mechanical clock
um relógio mecânico
3. done without conscious thought; automatic or habitual
She gave a mechanical smile.
Ela deu um sorriso mecânico.
4. relating to the science of mechanics or the study of motion and forces
mechanical engineering
engenharia mecânica
Synonyms
automatedautomaticmachine-likeroboticroutinehabitual
Antonyms
manualspontaneousconsciousorganic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mecânico
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mecânico
no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
mecânico
no regional variation
Portugal
mecânico
identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mechanical advantage - vantagem mecânica
mechanical energy - energia mecânica
mechanical reproduction - reprodução mecânica
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