No. 1,137 in Catalan
motor
A machine that converts energy into mechanical motion.
In a sentence
El motor del cotxe és molt potent.
The car's motor is very powerful.
Here, 'motor' is used to refer to a car's engine, which is a common meaning of the term.
Els motors elèctrics són més eficients que els de combustible.
Electric motors are more efficient than fuel-powered ones.
In this case, 'motors' refers to devices that convert energy into motion, typically in machines or vehicles.
La seva passió per les motos va ser el motor de la seva decisió de competició.
His passion for motorcycles was the driving force behind his decision to compete.
Here, 'motor' is used metaphorically to represent a driving force or motivation behind an action.
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