mecha
/ˈmet͡ʃa/
The Spanish word for mecha is mecha, which translates to armoured robot.
This term is used to refer to an armoured robot.
Meaning: armoured robot (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmetʃa/
Did you know?
- The word mecha is an unexpected linguistic relative of the English word 'mucus', as both can be traced back to the Greek múxa which refers to something small or a secretion.
- In Latin American slang, mechas refers to hair highlights or dyed streaks of hair.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, saying someone has 'short fuse' using mecha corta describes a person who loses their temper quickly.
Examples in context
- El mecha es muy grande.The mecha is very big.
- Ese mecha tiene luces rojas.That mecha has red lights.
- ¿Viste el nuevo mecha en la película?Did you see the new mecha in the movie?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a video game.
- Mateo¡Mira mi mecha!Look at my mecha!
- LucíaEs un mecha muy rápido.It is a very fast mecha.
- MateoSí, y tiene mucha fuerza.Yes, and it has a lot of strength.
- LucíaMe gusta tu diseño.I like your design.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mecha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mecha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
