contrapeso

el contrapeso(
kohn
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trah
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peh
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soh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. counterweight
Hay un contrapeso en el otro extremo del cable atado al ascensor.There is a counterweight on the other end of the cable attached to the elevator.
b. counterpoise
No hay forma de equilibrar la balanza sin un contrapeso.There is no way to balance the scales without a counterpoise.
c. counterbalance
El contrapeso hace que el péndulo del metrónomo oscile de un lado a otro.The counterbalance makes the pendulum of the metronome swing from one side to another.
a. balancing pole
En la foto aparece el equilibrista muy concentrado agarrando el contrapeso con las manos.The picture shows the tightrope walker looking very focused, holding the balancing pole in his hands.
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