Spanish word

maquinaria

Pronunciation

IPA/makiˈnaɾja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmachinery

Example

La maquinaria de la fábrica está en buen estado.

The machinery in the factory is in good condition.

Illustration for maquinaria (machinery)

More examples

Compramos nueva maquinaria para el taller.

We bought new machinery for the workshop.

Core concept

Network of mechanical and electronic components that work as one system.

Common phrases

  • usar maquinaria

    use machinery

  • reparar maquinaria

    repair machinery

  • comprar maquinaria

    buy machinery

Similar words

equipo: Set of tools and instruments combined to perform a specific work task or operation.
máquina: Single mechanical unit or machine body that operates to perform a particular job.
aparato: Small device or instrument built for a specific function or simple task.
instalación: Facility or installed assembly where machines and equipment are set up and operated.

Definition in Spanish

Sistema o conjunto de elementos mecánicos y electrónicos destinados a realizar tareas concretas en una instalación.

Word origin

The term derives from Latin machina combined with the Spanish suffix -aria, used to denote a set or apparatus rather than a single device.

Usage tips

  • Commonly preceded by the article la when speaking of the system as a whole, and avoid plural maquinarias in normal usage; context decides literal versus figurative meaning.

Other meanings

  • apparatusnoun
  • equipmentnoun

Opposites

  • trabajo manualmanual labornoun

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