How to Say "vending machine" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vending machine” is “automático” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounB1
in some regions
Examples
Fui al automático para sacar dinero.
I went to the ATM to take out money. (Short for 'cajero automático'.)
Mi nuevo coche tiene automático, así que no tengo que usar el embrague.
My new car has automatic transmission, so I don't have to use the clutch. (Short for 'cambio automático'.)
Noun Shorthand
When 'automático' is used as a noun, it’s usually a shortened version of a longer phrase, like 'el cajero automático' (the automatic teller machine) or 'el cambio automático' (the automatic gear shift). Because the original noun (cajero, cambio) is masculine, 'automático' keeps the masculine gender.
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