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/

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

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /mɨˈkɐ.ni.kɐ/

• 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.