A máquina de construção
Example: A máquina de construção ajuda a levantar edifícios rapidamente.
Definition
"A máquina de construção" refers to any mechanical device or equipment used in the construction industry to assist in building structures, such as cranes, excavators, or bulldozers. These machines help speed up construction processes and improve efficiency.
Etymology
The phrase "a máquina de construção" comes from Portuguese, where "máquina" means machine and "construção" means construction. The word "máquina" itself derives from the Latin "machina," which in turn comes from the Greek "mēkhanē," meaning device or contrivance. Did you know? The concept of construction machines dates back to ancient times when simple devices were used to build monumental structures.
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