Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

/mãˈɡito tenˈsoɾ/

Translation options into English

• Tensioner sleeve

Meaning

"Manguito tensor" refers to a mechanical part in machinery or equipment that is used to maintain tension in a system by applying pressure or force to a component. It is a common term in the field of mechanical engineering and is primarily used in written technical documentation or when discussing technical aspects of machinery.

Examples

1. El manguito tensor se encarga de mantener la correa en su lugar. Translation: The tensioner sleeve is responsible for keeping the belt in place.

2. Antes de sustituir la correa, es necesario revisar el estado del manguito tensor. Translation: Before replacing the belt, it is necessary to check the condition of the tensioner sleeve.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Estirar el manguito"
• Meaning: To procrastinate or delay doing something.

• Example: Siempre está estirando el manguito con ese informe. Translation: He is always procrastinating with that report.

• "Estar en el manguito"

• Meaning: To be in a difficult or compromising situation.
• Example: Después de lo que pasó, Juan está en el manguito. Translation: After what happened, Juan is in trouble.

Etymology

The word "manguito" comes from the diminutive form of "manga," which means sleeve in Spanish. "Tensor" comes from the verb "tensar," which means to tense or tighten.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Polea tensora (tensioner pulley), tensor (tensioner), sistema de tensión (tension system)
• Antonyms: Manguito distensor (dilation sleeve), manguito flexible (flexible sleeve)