pistón

el pistón(
pees
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tohn
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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. piston
El motor del auto estaba fallando porque uno de los pistones no estaba funcionando correctamente.The car's engine was failing because one of the pistons was not working properly.
a. key
La mayoría de las trompetas tienen tres pistones, los cuales permiten tocar varios semitonos.Most trumpets have three keys, which make it possible to play different semitones.
a. cornet
Diego empezó tocando el pistón, pero después se volvió trompetista.Diego played the cornet at first, but later he became a trumpet player.
a. percussion cap
El uso del pistón en las armas de fuego hizo que disparar fuera más fácil y rápido.The use of the percussion cap in firearms made it easier and faster to shoot.
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