máquinas
“máquinas” means “machines” in Spanish (mechanical or electronic devices).
machines
Also: devices, equipment
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Las máquinas en la fábrica trabajan día y noche.
A2The machines in the factory work day and night.
Necesitamos comprar nuevas máquinas de coser.
A1We need to buy new sewing machines.
El gimnasio tiene muchas máquinas para hacer ejercicio.
A1The gym has many machines for exercising.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'máquinas'?
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Comes from the Latin word *machina*, which itself came from the Greek word *mēkhanē*, meaning 'device' or 'contrivance.' It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'máquinas' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on 'máquinas' is there because the stress naturally falls on the third-to-last syllable. This helps native speakers pronounce the word correctly and distinguishes it from other words that might look similar but have a different stress pattern.
Is 'máquina' used for computers?
Yes, 'máquina' is a general term. While 'computadora' or 'ordenador' are more specific for computers, people sometimes refer to them casually as 'máquinas' (devices), especially in computing contexts like 'máquina virtual'.