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lubricante
/luβɾiˈkante/
lubricant
El lubricante mantiene las piezas en buen estado.
The lubricant keeps the parts in good condition.
Engineering
technical
A substance used to reduce friction between surfaces in contact, often used in machinery and engines.
El mecánico añadió lubricante al motor para evitar el desgaste.
The mechanic added lubricant to the engine to prevent wear.
Commonly used in automotive and industrial contexts.
general
A substance that makes surfaces slippery or smooth.
Usa un lubricante para abrir la puerta oxidada.
Use a lubricant to open the rusted door.
Collocations
lubricante sintéticosynthetic lubricantlubricante mineralmineral lubricantaplicar lubricanteapply lubricant
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In engineering, 'lubricante' refers to specialized products like oils and greases. In everyday language, it can refer to any slippery substance.
Word Origin
From Latin 'lubricare' (to make slippery) + Spanish '-ante' (agent noun suffix).
Usage Notes
In technical contexts, 'lubricante' refers specifically to substances designed to reduce friction in machinery. In everyday language, it can refer to any substance that makes surfaces slippery.
Word Breakdown
lubri-
slippery
root-cante
agent or substance
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