The term "mecanismo electromecánico" refers to a device or system that combines electrical and mechanical components to perform a specific function. It is commonly used in the military domain to describe equipment or machinery that involves both electrical and mechanical processes. This term is predominantly used in written contexts, especially in technical manuals or specifications.
Examples
El tanque está equipado con un mecanismo electromecánico que permite la apertura automatizada de la escotilla.
The tank is equipped with an electromechanical mechanism that allows for the automated opening of the hatch.
El radar utiliza un mecanismo electromecánico para ajustar la dirección de emisión de las ondas.
The radar uses an electromechanical mechanism to adjust the direction of wave emission.
Idiomatic Expressions
The term "mecanismo electromecánico" is not part of common idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
Etymology
"Mecanismo" comes from the Greek word "mēkhanē" meaning device or contrivance.
"Electromecánico" combines "electro-" from the Greek word "ēlektron" referring to electricity, and "mecánico" which comes from the Greek word "mēkhanikos" meaning mechanic or mechanical.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: sistema eléctrico-mecánico (electrical-mechanical system)
Antonyms: sistema puramente eléctrico (purely electrical system), sistema puramente mecánico (purely mechanical system)