catraca
The English word "ratchet" is translated into Portuguese as catraca.
The term catraca refers to a mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel and pawl.
Meaning: mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel and pawl (noun)
Did you know?
- In Brazilian Portuguese, the expression soltar a catraca means to let go of inhibitions or to start partying wildly.
- The word catraca is onomatopoeic, meaning it was created to mimic the clicking sound the mechanism makes while turning.
- In Brazil, catraca is also the standard word for the rotating turnstiles found at subway entrances or stadiums.
Examples in context
- A catraca do guincho está quebrada.The winch ratchet is broken.
- Preciso de uma catraca nova para a oficina.I need a new ratchet for the workshop.
- A catraca de esticador de carga é resistente.The load strap ratchet is sturdy.
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are working in a garage.
- LucasBeatriz, você viu a minha catraca?Beatriz, have you seen my ratchet?
- BeatrizEstá na caixa de ferramentas, Lucas.It is in the toolbox, Lucas.
- LucasA catraca parece estar com defeito.The ratchet seems to be defective.
- BeatrizVou dar uma olhada agora.I will take a look now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries catraca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
