English–Spanish

“machine” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmakina/

Example

¿Funciona la máquina?

Does the machine work?

Illustration for máquina (machine)

How to say “machine” in Spanish

“Machine” in Spanish is máquina.

Device of interconnected parts that uses energy to perform a useful task.

Full entry for máquina: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with máquina

La máquina de lavar está rota.

The washing machine is broken.

Tips for using máquina

  • The noun is feminine (la máquina) and carries an acute accent on the first a, and in informal speech it commonly appears as a compliment, as in '¡Eres una máquina!'

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