This is the 7370th most frequent Portuguese word.
mecânica
The Portuguese word "mecânica" translates to "mechanics" in English, referring to the study of motion and forces or the workings of machinery.
In this sentence, 'mecânica' refers to the field of study related to mechanics, which involves the principles and technologies pertaining to machinery and their operations.
Estudo mecânica na escola para entender o funcionamento dos motores.
I study mechanics in school to understand motor functioning.
Here, 'mecânica' describes the physical and functional structure and operation of mechanical systems in an object, specifically a watch.
A mecânica do relógio é muito complexa, cheia de engrenagens e peças pequenas.
The mechanics of the watch are very complex, full of gears and small parts.
In this sentence, 'mecânica' is used to denote the profession involving repairing and handling the mechanical aspects of automobiles.