mecanizado
/mekaniθado/from spelling rules
The English word 'machining' is translated into Spanish as mecanizado.
mecanizado refers to the act or process of machining. In a broader sense, you can also use the phrase Trabajar los metales, which literally means 'to work metals' and can encompass machining. If you are discussing the broader industrial process of mechanization, the term mecanización is more appropriate.
Meaning: act or process (noun)
Which one should you use?
While mecanizado refers to the process or the result, mecanización is often used to describe the broader industrial process of mechanization. The plural form mecanizados can refer to the processes or, more commonly, to the parts that have undergone machining.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, mecanizado functions as a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/mekaniθado/
Did you know?
- While mecanizado is used for industrial processes, the phrase trabajar los metales can suggest traditional artisanal craftsmanship in certain Latin American regions.
- Spanish uses the specific suffix -izado to indicate a result caused by a process, which is why mecanizado describes both the action and the final state of the material.
- In a professional shop, you will often hear torneado used as a synonym for mecanizado if a lathe is involved, as Spanish speakers frequently name the process after the specific tool used.
Examples in context
- El mecanizado de precisión es fundamental en la industria aeronáutica.Precision machining is essential in the aerospace industry.
- La fábrica implementó nuevos procesos de mecanizado para aumentar la producción.The factory implemented new machining processes to increase production.
- Juan es experto en trabajar los metales y construir piezas personalizadas.Juan is an expert in working metals and building custom parts.
- En la ferretería, se dedican a la elaboración de herramientas mediante procesos de mecanizado.In the hardware store, they specialize in tool fabrication through machining processes.
- El mecanizado de piezas es muy preciso.The machining of parts is very precise.
- Necesitamos mejorar el proceso de mecanizado.We need to improve the machining process.
- Ese mecanizado requiere herramientas especiales.That machining requires special tools.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a production project in a workshop.
- JavierMaría, ¿ya terminaste el mecanizado del eje?María, did you finish the machining of the shaft yet?
- MaríaNo, Javier, el mecanizado todavía está en curso.No, Javier, the machining is still in progress.
- JavierNecesitamos esas piezas para mañana.We need those parts by tomorrow.
- MaríaEstarán listas en una hora.They will be ready in an hour.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
