mecânica

See also: mecánica and mecànica

Portuguese

Etymology

From mecânico. The gaming sense of the noun is a semantic loan from English mechanic.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /meˈkɐ̃.ni.kɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /meˈkɐ.ni.ka/

  • Hyphenation: me‧câ‧ni‧ca

Adjective

mecânica

  1. feminine singular of mecânico

Noun

mecânica f (plural mecânicas)

  1. female equivalent of mecânico
  2. (gaming) mechanic (feature or implementation that dictates gameplay)
    As mecânicas desse jogo são muito bem-feitas.
    This game's mechanics are very well-made.