Thread: Motor / Engine

hi People,

Can anybody help me to find the difference between "motor" and "engine" within a context of mechanical (automotive) translation?
I mean, I'd use "motor" for both terms translated into Spanish...

Thank you!

engine: motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.
I´ve not found an english definition for motor. In spanish we use motor for mechanical context.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for your reply! Sorry I forgot to tell you before, I guess then that "motor" it is any motor, any device to convert one kind of energy into another. e.g. electric motor.

"engine" is a "motor de combustión interna".

Cheers!!!

Jack

that´s correct: "motor" is right.

Although the problem is solved I think this may be of general interest: http://www.worldwidewords.org/articles/engine.htm

Excelente artículo sobre las palabras engine y motor. Gracias.