locomotive

[US]/ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/
[UK]/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. un vehículo ferroviario motorizado utilizado para arrastrar trenes
adj. capaz de moverse o producir movimiento
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

steam locomotive

locomotora de vapor

diesel locomotive

locomotora diésel

electric locomotive

locomotora eléctrica

locomotive engineer

maquinista

locomotive engine

locomotora

battery locomotive

locomotora de batería

Example Sentences

The steam locomotive chugged along the tracks.

La locomotora de vapor avanzaba a lo largo de las vías.

The old locomotive was restored and put on display at the museum.

La vieja locomotora fue restaurada y exhibida en el museo.

The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars.

La locomotora arrastró una larga línea de vagones de carga.

The locomotive engineer carefully monitored the controls.

El maquinista de la locomotora monitoreaba cuidadosamente los controles.

The powerful locomotive easily climbed steep hills.

La poderosa locomotora subía fácilmente colinas empinadas.

The modern locomotive is equipped with advanced technology.

La locomotora moderna está equipada con tecnología avanzada.

The locomotive emitted thick smoke as it started moving.

La locomotora emitía humo espeso al comenzar a moverse.

The locomotive's whistle echoed through the valley.

El silbido de la locomotora resonaba en el valle.

The vintage locomotive was a popular tourist attraction.

La locomotora antigua era una atracción turística popular.

The locomotive's wheels clattered on the tracks.

Las ruedas de la locomotora rechinaban sobre las vías.

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