automobile mechanic
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2.6
- noun
- /ˌɔːtəməˈbiːl məˈkænɪk/
:
mecánico de automóviles
- The surprising thing about my personal observations is that I am highly academically inclined, and yet when I have work that needs to be done, I depend upon good, reliable automobile mechanics to keep my car.
Examples
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His uncle was an automobile mechanic, disciplined, ethical, and religious, and he never asked me once to explain my urgent need for a place to live.
Fiction book (1990) -
An automobile mechanic can take out a malfunctioning part and examine it, then replace it in the system and turn on the engine to troubleshoot the problem.
Academic text (2001) -
Still others will become needed carpenters, plumbers, automobile mechanics, and other highly valued individuals.
Academic text (1999) -
The automobile mechanic quickly diagnosed the issue with my car and repaired it in no time.
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After the accident, I took my vehicle to an experienced automobile mechanic for a thorough inspection.
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Finding a trustworthy automobile mechanic is essential for maintaining the longevity of your car.
Synonyms
188
2.3
A person who repairs machines like cars and engines
33
2.7
A person who fixes broken machines and equipment
6
3.6
A skilled worker who repairs things in houses and apartments
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7.7
A person who repairs cars and other machines
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2.7
A person who fixes and looks after cars
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3.2
A person who repairs and looks after cars
1
8.5
A person who fixes cars and other machines
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3.0
A person who fixes broken things, often as a job
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3.2
A skilled person who repairs and looks after machines in a workshop
A person who uses a wrench to fix machines
A worker in a workshop who repairs machines
A woman who fixes machines, equipment, or buildings
How Skilled
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2.6
50
2.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is transparently compositional: 'automobile' (car) + 'mechanic' (worker who repairs mechanical equipment) straightforwardly yields 'a person who repairs automobiles.' This is a regular noun–noun compound found across languages and follows an expected pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Automobile mechanic comes from the early days of the car: automobile meant a motor car and mechanic meant someone who worked with machines, so picture a person with tools leaning over an engine to fix it. That's why automobile mechanic means 'a person who repairs and looks after cars'.