No. 582 in Spanish
motor
"Motor" in Spanish means "engine" or "motor" in English.
In a sentence
El motor del coche no arranca.
The car's engine doesn't start.
Here, 'motor' refers to the engine of a vehicle, which is a mechanical device.
La ambición puede ser el motor de los logros.
Ambition can be the driving force behind achievements.
In this context, 'motor' is used metaphorically to signify a driving force or motivating factor.
Mi hermano acaba de comenzar un curso de mecánica de motores.
My brother has just started a course on motor mechanics.
Here, 'motor' is used to specify a mechanical engine or motor in machines.
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