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/ˈmakina/

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Translation

machine

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Word origin

From Latin 'machina', from Greek 'mekhane' ('device, contrivance'). The same root gives English machine and mechanic.

Origin
Greek
Root
mekhane
English cognates
machine, mechanic

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmáquinas

Examples

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The coffee machine is broken again.

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They built a machine capable of lifting a lot of weight.

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He works like a machine, without stopping for a minute.

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I bought a second-hand sewing machine online.

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The factory runs on very large and fast machines.

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This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 8: máquina, planeta, especie and 7 more words.