What is the Spanish word for "mechanism"?

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

English

mechanism

Spanish

mecanismo

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Alternative translations of "mechanism"

aparato
dispositivo
sistema
procedimiento

Examples of how to use "mechanism" in Spanish

English
What is the mechanism that makes this work?
Spanish
¿Cuál es el mecanismo que hace que esto funcione?
English
The clock's mechanism stopped working yesterday.
Spanish
El mecanismo del reloj dejó de funcionar ayer.
English
Scientists explained the mechanism behind digestion.
Spanish
Los científicos explicaron el mecanismo detrás de la digestión.
English
We need a clear mechanism for feedback.
Spanish
Necesitamos un mecanismo claro para la retroalimentación.
English
The safety mechanism prevented the machine accident.
Spanish
El mecanismo de seguridad evitó el accidente de la máquina.

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