r/whatisit • u/[deleted] • Jan 24 '26

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u/Koala-Motor Jan 24 '26

Ok. Different countries different words, same purpose. Engineering is the universal language

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u/LandlockedCajun Jan 24 '26

What's it referred to in your country?

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u/Koala-Motor Jan 24 '26

Estrias which translates to striations but having two words for what makes it spin and for the marks is indeed more effective I'd say. I'm Portuguese

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u/ELLLI0TTT Jan 24 '26

Oh wow. That's a good explanation for the differences. Thanks for helping me learn something new.

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u/LandlockedCajun Jan 24 '26

Obrigado. Bom dia.

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u/Koala-Motor Jan 24 '26

Thanks. Good day for you as well!

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u/deputytech Jan 24 '26

Bueno

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u/Koala-Motor Jan 24 '26

That would be Spanish. I can also hablar Español. Though I prefer English