No. 2,653 in Portuguese
máquina
Machine.
In a sentence
A máquina de café está quebrada.
The coffee machine is broken.
In this sentence, 'máquina' is used to denote a device that performs functions mechanically, specifically referring to a coffee maker.
A indústria utiliza máquinas avançadas na produção.
The industry uses advanced machines in production.
Here, 'máquina' is employed to refer to complex industrial devices used in manufacturing processes.
Ele é uma máquina no basquete, sempre marcando pontos.
He is a machine in basketball, always scoring points.
In this context, 'máquina' is utilized metaphorically to describe someone's efficiency and proficiency in performing an activity.
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