What does mecanismo in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word mecanismo in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use mecanismo in Portuguese.

The word mecanismo in Portuguese means mechanism, mecanismo, mecanismo, mecanismo, mecanismo, movimento, mecanismo de defesa, Mecanismo de Controle Cambial, mecanismo de defesa, mecanismo regulador. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word mecanismo

mechanism

mecanismo

noun (machinery)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
A mechanism inserts the bolts and then tightens them.

mecanismo

noun (figurative (procedures) (procedimentos)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
We need a mechanism whereby people can report problems more quickly.

mecanismo

noun (mechanism of a clock) (dum relógio)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
The transparent face of the watch allows you to see the intricate clockwork.

mecanismo

noun (mechanism)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
O leme e o timão são o mecanismo de direção de um barco à vela.
The tiller and rudder are the steering gear of a sailing ship.

movimento

noun (mechanism of a timepiece) (mecanismo, relógio)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
This watch has a precision quartz movement .

mecanismo de defesa

noun (psychology)

Mecanismo de Controle Cambial

noun (initialism (European Exchange Rate Mechanism) (abrev de)

The ERM was established in 1979.

mecanismo de defesa

noun (figurative (way of avoiding reality)

Getting high with his friends was an escape mechanism.

mecanismo regulador

noun (machinery: controlling device)

The truck has a governor installed preventing it from going over 80 mph.

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