🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

engenheiro mecânico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ẽ.ʒeˈɲej.ɾu meˈkɐ.ni.ku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mechanical engineer/məˈkænɪkəl ˈɛndʒɪnɪər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O engenheiro mecânico testou a resistência dos materiais."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A professional trained in the design, development, construction, and testing of mechanical and thermal sensors and devices.

    "The mechanical engineer designed a more efficient turbine for the power plant."
  2. 2

    An engineer who applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

    "She works as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry focusing on electric vehicle powertrains."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'mechanical', originating from the Greek 'mēchanikos' (pertaining to machines), and 'engineer', derived from the Latin 'ingeniator' (one who builds engines or military works). Established during the Industrial Revolution, it denotes professionals specializing in mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.

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