No. 12,844 in Spanish
palanca
Lever
In a sentence
La palanca del automóvil estaba atascada.
The car's lever was stuck.
Refers to a physical lever, such as one found in a vehicle.
Él usó su influencia como palanca para conseguir el trabajo.
He used his influence as leverage to get the job.
Uses 'palanca' metaphorically to mean leverage or influence in achieving something.
En física, una palanca es una máquina simple que amplifica fuerza.
In physics, a lever is a simple machine that amplifies force.
Refers to the principle of a lever as a basic mechanical concept.
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