As máquinas pesadas
Example: As máquinas pesadas trabalham na construção do prédio novo.
Definition
"As máquinas pesadas" refers to large, powerful machines used in construction projects, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, which are essential for tasks involving heavy lifting, earthmoving, and material handling on construction sites.
Etymology
The phrase "as máquinas pesadas" comes from Portuguese, where "máquinas" means machines and "pesadas" means heavy. The term combines to describe machines that are physically large and heavy-duty, typically employed in construction and industrial work. Did you know? The word "máquina" derives from the Latin "machina," which itself traces back to the Greek "mekhane," originally referring to a device or contrivance.
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the heavy machinery