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"Mechanical" is an adjective which is often translated as "mecánico", and "electronic" is an adjective which is often translated as "electrónico". Learn more about the difference between "mechanical" and "electronic" below.
mechanical(
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kuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (automatic)
a. mecánico
Her voice sounded mechanical, as if her thoughts were elsewhere.Hablaba con voz mecánica como si estuviera pensando en otra cosa.
electronic(
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nihk
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. electrónico
There is an electronic gate at the entrance to the neighborhood.Hay un portón electrónico en la entrada del vecindario.
electronics
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (science)
a. la electrónica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Allen studied electronics in college, and now he designs security systems.Allen estudió electrónica en la universidad, y ahora diseña sistemas de seguridad.
