Mechanism, machinery, device in Portuguese 🇧🇷

mecanismo info.

Tips to remember the word:
• Notice the similarity with the English word “mechanism” – both start with “mecan-” and share the same meaning.
• Think of machines and how every machine needs its “mechanismo” to function properly.

Explanations:
• “Mecanismo” refers to the structure of parts or procedures that cause a device, system, or process to work.
• It can denote both a physical arrangement (e.g., parts of a machine) and an abstract process (e.g., a method or way something operates).

Other words with the same meaning:
• Aparelho
• Dispositivo
• Sistema (in some contexts)

Alternate meanings and slang:
• In informal contexts, “mecanismo” can be used figuratively to refer to the inner workings or schemes behind an event or process, similar to saying “the workings” or “the way it’s done.”
• There is no widespread slang meaning, but it might be used humorously to describe overly complicated methods ("muito daqueles mecanismos").

Examples of sentences:
• "O mecanismo de segurança impede acidentes no trabalho."
 Translation: "The safety mechanism prevents accidents at work."
• "Ela estudou o mecanismo por trás do funcionamento do motor."
 Translation: "She studied the mechanism behind the engine’s operation."
• "O mecanismo político que levou à mudança de governo foi complexo."
 Translation: "The political mechanism that led to the change of government was complex."

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