grúa a motor (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

/ˈɡɾwa a moˈtoɾ/

Translation options into English

• Motor crane

Meaning

In Spanish, "grúa a motor" refers to a motorized crane. This term is commonly used in the military context to refer to a crane equipped with an engine used for lifting heavy loads. It is used both in oral speech and written context but is more frequently used in technical manuals or discussions related to military equipment.

Example sentences

1. La grúa a motor fue utilizada para transportar el equipo militar al campamento.

2. The motor crane was used to transport the military equipment to the camp.

3. El sargento operaba la grúa a motor con destreza.

4. The sergeant operated the motor crane skillfully.

Idiomatic expressions

"Grúa a motor" is not part of any common idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The word "grúa" comes from the Latin word "gerere," which means "to carry." The addition of "motor" indicates that it is a crane powered by a motor.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: grúa motriz, grúa con motor
• Antonyms: grúa manual, grúa sin motor