La màquina



Example: La màquina de cafè no funciona correctament avui.

Definition


"La màquina" refers to a machine, a device or apparatus designed to perform a specific task, often powered by electricity or mechanical means. It is commonly used to denote equipment like coffee machines or other mechanical tools in everyday contexts.

Etymology


The term "la màquina" comes from the Latin word 'machina,' which itself originates from the Greek 'μηχανή' (mēkhanḗ), meaning an engine or device. Did you know? The original Greek term was used to describe complex devices in ancient theater for creating special effects.

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"La màquina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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