Example: La máquina de fotos es muy útil para el turismo.
Definition
"La máquina" refers to a machine or device used for a specific purpose, often mechanical or electronic. In tourism, it can denote equipment like a camera or scanner that assists travelers in capturing memories or accessing information efficiently.
The term "la máquina" comes from the Latin word 'machina,' which originally meant a device or contrivance used to perform a task. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean any mechanical or electronic apparatus. Did you know that 'machina' was also used in ancient theater to describe a crane-like device used to lower actors onto the stage?
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"La máquina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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