Las máquinas pesadas
Example: Las máquinas pesadas trabajan en la construcción del puente.
Definition
"Las máquinas pesadas" refers to large, powerful machines used in construction and engineering projects, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, which perform heavy-duty tasks like digging, lifting, and moving large materials efficiently.
Etymology
The phrase "las máquinas pesadas" comes from Spanish, where "máquinas" means machines and "pesadas" means heavy. It literally translates to "the heavy machines," emphasizing their substantial size and strength used in demanding physical work. Did you know that the term highlights the contrast with lighter machinery?
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"Las máquinas pesadas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the heavy machinery