forjado en estampa
/foɾxado en estampa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "drop forged" is translated into Spanish as forjado en estampa.
The term forjado en estampa is the standard technical translation used to describe the metallurgical process of drop forging, where metal is shaped by hammering it into a die to create a specific form.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the past participle forjado (forged) and the prepositional phrase en estampa (in a die or stamp).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because forjado en estampa functions as an adjective phrase, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, you would use piezas forjadas en estampa when describing plural feminine parts.
How do you pronounce it?
/foɾxado en estampa/
Did you know?
- The word estampa is used in Spanish to describe both a metal die and a religious image or print of a saint.
- The word forjado can also be used figuratively in Spanish to describe something 'forged' or 'crafted' by hand, such as a friendship or a destiny.
- While forjado describes the metal, the word estampa comes from the verb estampar, which can also mean 'to imprint' or 'to print' on paper.
Examples in context
- En nuestro taller, realizamos piezas de alta calidad mediante el proceso de forjado por martillado.In our workshop, we produce high-quality pieces through the process of drop forging.
- Este componente es forjado en estampa.This component is drop forged.
- El proceso de forjado en estampa es muy preciso.The drop forging process is very precise.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are in a metalworking factory discussing parts.
- Mateo¿Es este eje forjado en estampa?Is this shaft drop forged?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, es una pieza forjada en estampa.Yes, Mateo, it is a drop forged part.
- MateoLa calidad de la forma es excelente.The quality of the shape is excellent.
- LucíaEs gracias al control de la temperatura.It is thanks to the temperature control.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, estampa, forjado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
