No. 2,375 in Catalan
màquina
"Machine."
In a sentence
La màquina d'escriure és antigament utilitzada.
The typewriter is outdatedly used.
In this sentence, 'màquina' refers to a device used for writing.
M'agrada observar com funciona una màquina complexa.
I like observing how a complex machine works.
Here, 'màquina' indicates a general mechanical or technical device.
La màquina venedora del vestíbul està espatllada.
The vending machine in the lobby is broken.
In this example, 'màquina' specifies a vending machine, a device that automatically sells items.
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