No. 6,153 in Catalan
machine
The Catalan word "màquina" means "machine" in English, referring to a device or apparatus used to perform a specific task.
In a sentence
La màquina de cafè està trencada.
The coffee machine is broken.
Here, 'màquina' refers to a device used to make coffee, indicating its functionality as a piece of equipment.
A la fàbrica hi ha moltes màquines per produir peces.
At the factory, there are many machines for producing parts.
In this sentence, 'màquina' takes the meaning of industrial machinery used in manufacturing processes.
Ella és una màquina jugant a tennis.
She is a machine at playing tennis.
Here, 'màquina' is used metaphorically to describe someone's excellence and efficiency in performing an activity, emphasizing their skillfulness.
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