idraulico
/iˈdraw.li.ko/
The English word "hydraulic" translates to the Italian idraulico.
As an adjective, idraulico is used to describe things related to hydraulics. When used as a noun, the word idraulico refers to a plumber.
Meaning: related to hydraulics (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to agree with the gender and number of the noun: use idraulica for feminine singular nouns, idraulici for masculine plural nouns and idrauliche for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈdraw.li.ko/ (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd syllable)
Did you know?
- The term idraulico originates from the Ancient Greek word for a 'water organ', an instrument that used water pressure to push air through pipes.
- The word idraulico shares the same Greek root húdōr as the English word 'hydrogen'.
Examples in context
- L'azienda ha installato un sistema idraulico sofisticato.The company installed an advanced hydraulic system.
- La pressione idraulica è fondamentale per il corretto funzionamento della macchina.Hydraulic pressure is essential for the proper functioning of the machine.
- Il sistema idraulico è rotto.The hydraulic system is broken.
- È un componente idraulico.It is a hydraulic component.
- Abbiamo bisogno di un fluido idraulico.We need a hydraulic fluid.
Example conversation
Matteo is working in a garage on a machine.
- GiuliaHai trovato il problema, Matteo?Did you find the problem, Matteo?
- MatteoSì, è un guasto idraulico.Yes, it is a hydraulic fault.
- GiuliaÈ un guasto idraulico grave?Is it a serious hydraulic fault?
- MatteoNo, basta cambiare un tubo.No, we just need to change a hose.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hydraulic” translations and entries idraulico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries idraulico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
