No. 11,221 in Spanish
engranaje
Gear or mechanism.
In a sentence
El engranaje del reloj debe estar bien ajustado para funcionar correctamente.
The gear of the clock must be properly adjusted to function correctly.
Here, 'engranaje' refers to a physical gear or cogwheel involved in mechanical systems, indicating its technical application.
La empresa trabaja como engranaje en la economía global.
The company works like a gear in the global economy.
In this context, 'engranaje' is used metaphorically to describe a company as a part of a larger system, highlighting its role and importance.
Comprender el engranaje de la trama es esencial para disfrutar de la historia.
Understanding the mechanism of the plot is essential to enjoy the story.
Here, 'engranaje' symbolizes the underlying structure or mechanism of a narrative, showcasing its abstract usage.
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