ranuradora (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ra.nu.ɾaˈðo.ɾa/

Translation

• English: Slotting machine
• Other Options: Grooving machine, keyseating machine

Meaning

A ranuradora is a machine used in metalworking to create grooves or slots in a workpiece. It is commonly used in industrial settings for producing parts with precision cuts for keys, splines, or other components.

In the Spanish language, the term "ranuradora" is mostly used in the field of metalworking and polytechnical studies. It is more often found in written contexts and technical manuals than in oral speech due to its specialized nature.

Examples

1. La ranuradora es una herramienta fundamental en la fabricación de piezas metálicas.
2. The slotting machine is a fundamental tool in the manufacturing of metal parts.
3. Necesitamos usar la ranuradora para hacer el corte en la pieza de acero.
4. We need to use the grooving machine to make the cut in the steel piece.

Idiomatic Expressions

• A otra cosa, mariposa: Used to change the subject of a conversation smoothly.

• Vayamos a comer, ranuradora*.

  • Let's go eat, slotting machine.

• Empezar la casa por el tejado: To do things in the wrong order or to address the least important things first.

• Usar la ranuradora* antes de marcar las medidas no tiene sentido.

  • Using the slotting machine before marking the measurements doesn't make sense.

• Estar en las nubes: To be daydreaming or not paying attention.

• El operador de la ranuradora* estaba en las nubes y cometió un error.

  • The slotting machine operator was daydreaming and made a mistake.

• No hay quien lo pare: Used to say that someone or something cannot be stopped.

• La ranuradora* funciona tan bien que no hay quien lo pare.
  • The slotting machine works so well that nothing can stop it.

Etymology

The term "ranuradora" comes from the verb "ranurar," which means "to groove" or "to slot." The suffix "-dora" is added to indicate that it is a machine or device that performs the action of grooving or slotting.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Máquina ranuradora, máquina fresadora (groover machine, milling machine)
• Antonyms: Alisadora (smoother)