maquinetes

In a sentence

• He comprat unes maquinetes per afilar llapis.

  I bought some sharpeners to sharpen pencils.

  Here, 'maquinetes' refers to small devices used specifically for sharpening pencils.

• Les antigues maquinetes de cosir encara són utilitzades sovint.

  The old sewing machines are still often used.

  In this context, 'maquinetes' refers to small sewing machines, highlighting machines designed for specific tasks.

• El meu avi guarda restes de les maquinetes que reparava de jove.

  My grandfather keeps remains of the small machines he used to repair in his youth.

  Here, 'maquinetes' is used more broadly to indicate small mechanical instruments or devices.