This is the 4008th most frequent Portuguese word.
machine
The Portuguese word "máquina" translates to "machine" in English, meaning a device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a specific task.
Refers to a household appliance.
A máquina de lavar está quebrada.
The washing machine is broken.
Refers to a constructed device or apparatus designed for automation.
A equipe construiu uma máquina para automatizar o processo.
The team built a machine to automate the process.
Metaphorical usage indicating high efficiency or skill in an activity.