hidráulico
/iˈdɾauliko/
The English word "hydraulic" is translated into Spanish as hidráulico.
The term hidráulico is an adjective used to describe things related to hydraulics.
Meaning: related to hydraulics (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, hidráulico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form hidráulica for feminine nouns like presión (pressure). Use the masculine plural form hidráulicos for masculine plural nouns like sistemas (systems). Use the feminine plural form hidráulicas for feminine plural nouns like bombas (pumps).
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈdɾauliko/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, a gato hidráulico (literally 'hydraulic cat') is the common term for a hydraulic jack.
- The term hidráulico shares a linguistic root with the word 'hydra', the multi-headed water serpent of Greek mythology, reflecting the shared 'water' element.
- The roots of hidráulico trace back to the Ancient Greek word for a 'water organ', a complex instrument that used water pressure to produce sound.
Examples in context
- Este sistema se basa en principios hidráulicosThis system is based on hydraulic principles
- La prensa hidráulica se utiliza para aplicar una gran fuerza con precisiónThe hydraulic press is used to apply great force with precision
- Si tienes problemas con el circuito hidráulico, es posible que necesites reemplazar el cilindroIf you have issues with the hydraulic circuit, you may need to replace the cylinder
- El sistema hidráulico está fallando.The hydraulic system is failing.
- Necesitamos un fluido hidráulico nuevo.We need a new hydraulic fluid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a broken machine in a workshop.
- LucíaMateo, ¿por qué no sube la plataforma?Mateo, why isn't the platform going up?
- MateoCreo que el brazo hidráulico está roto.I think the hydraulic arm is broken.
- Lucía¿Puedes arreglarlo tú mismo?Can you fix it yourself?
- MateoNo, necesito llamar a un técnico.No, I need to call a technician.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hydraulic” translations and entries hidráulico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hidráulico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
