What is the Spanish word for "engine"?

Learn how to say "engine" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

engine

Spanish

motor

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Alternative translations of "engine"

máquina

Examples of how to use "engine" in Spanish

English
The car has a very powerful engine.
Spanish
El coche tiene un motor muy potente.
English
The engine started with a loud roar.
Spanish
El motor arrancó con un fuerte rugido.
English
Our car's engine overheated in traffic today.
Spanish
El motor de nuestro coche se sobrecalentó en el tráfico hoy.
English
She repaired the engine by herself.
Spanish
Ella reparó el motor ella misma.
English
This engine runs quietly and efficiently.
Spanish
Este motor funciona de manera silenciosa y eficiente.

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