crimpadora
/kɾimpadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'crimping machine' is translated into Spanish as crimpadora.
A crimping machine is a tool used to join two pieces of metal or a wire to a connector by compressing them together.
Which one should you use?
While crimpadora is the standard term, máquina de engarzar and máquina de crimpar are also used, specifically in more formal or technical settings. In Mexico, you may also hear máquina de prensar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term máquina de prensar is used to refer to a crimping machine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾimpadoɾa/
Did you know?
- If you use the term engarzar instead of crimpar, you are using a word with deep roots in traditional craftsmanship. While crimpar sounds like modern technical jargon, engarzar refers to the ancient art of joining metal or gems in jewelry.
- In a Mexican workshop, asking for a máquina de prensar might result in someone bringing you a massive hydraulic press instead of a small hand tool for wires.
- The word crimpadora is an example of an anglicism, as the verb crimpar was adopted directly from the English word 'crimp'.
Examples in context
- La empresa adquirió una máquina de engarzar para mejorar la eficiencia en la producción de cables.The company acquired a crimping machine to improve efficiency in cable production.
- Nuestro taller cuenta con una máquina de crimpar de última generación.Our workshop has a state-of-the-art crimping machine.
- Mi primo tiene una máquina para crimpar que podría prestarte.My cousin has a crimping machine that he could lend you.
- En la ferretería encontrarás una máquina de prensar para terminales de cable.You'll find a crimping machine for cable terminals at the hardware store.
- Necesitamos reparar la máquina de crimpeo antes de poder continuar con la producción.We need to repair the crimping machine before we can proceed with production.
- Necesito una crimpadora para este cable.I need a crimping machine for this cable.
- La crimpadora está sobre la mesa de trabajo.The crimping machine is on the workbench.
- ¿Dónde guardaste la crimpadora nueva?Where did you store the new crimping machine?
Example conversation
In a small electronics workshop.
- ElenaJavier, ¿tienes la crimpadora a mano?Javier, do you have the crimping machine handy?
- JavierSí, Elena, la tengo en mi maletín.Yes, Elena, I have it in my toolbox.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos a terminar este conector.Perfect, let's finish this connector.
- JavierDe acuerdo, pásame los cables.Alright, pass me the wires.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crimpadora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
