motorizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to motorize

   to equip with a motor or engine

2. 2.

   to mechanize

   to automate or provide with mechanical power

3. 3.

   to provide with motor vehicles

   to furnish (troops, units) with motorized transport

Examples

• "El ejército decidió motorizar sus fuerzas para aumentar la movilidad."

  The army decided to motorize its forces to increase mobility.

• "La empresa motorizó la producción para reducir costos laborales."

  The company mechanized production to reduce labor costs.

• "Han motorizado los antiguos triciclos con pequeños motores eléctricos."

  They have equipped the old tricycles with small electric motors.

Usage

A formal, technical verb common in military, industrial, and automotive contexts. Often used in passive constructions or with reflexive pronouns in older Spanish. Regular -ar conjugation.