No. 9,758 in Catalan
maquinistes
"Maquinistes" means "machinists" or "train drivers" in English.
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Els maquinistes del tren van assegurar que el viatge seria tranquil.
The train engineers ensured that the trip would be smooth.
Here, 'maquinistes' refers to the engineers or operators responsible for driving the train, highlighting a professional role in handling machinery.
Vaig parlar amb alguns maquinistes per entendre el funcionament intern de les màquines.
I spoke with some machinists to understand the internal workings of the machines.
In this case, 'maquinistes' is used to denote professionals who specialize in operating and maintaining machines, emphasizing technical knowledge.
Els maquinistes de l'obra teatral van preparar l’escenari per a la funció de la nit.
The stage crew prepared the set for the evening's theatrical performance.
Here, 'maquinistes' refers to stagehands or technicians who manage the mechanical and technical setup on a theater stage, showcasing a different usage in the arts field.
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