No. 4,008 in Portuguese
machine
The Portuguese word "máquina" translates to "machine" in English, meaning a device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a specific task.
In a sentence
A máquina de lavar está quebrada.
The washing machine is broken.
Refers to a household appliance.
A equipe construiu uma máquina para automatizar o processo.
The team built a machine to automate the process.
Refers to a constructed device or apparatus designed for automation.
Ele é uma verdadeira máquina no futebol.
He is a true machine at football.
Metaphorical usage indicating high efficiency or skill in an activity.
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