noun
General Slang
máquina
MAH-kee-nah · noun · slang
A car (Cuban).
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Definitions
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Cuban slang for a car, especially the classic American cars famous on the island.
“Cuba es famosa por sus máquinas antiguas.”
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In standard Spanish, a machine or apparatus of any kind.
“La máquina de coser de mi abuela todavía funciona.”
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máquina In A Sentence
Cuba es famosa por sus máquinas antiguas.
La máquina de coser de mi abuela todavía funciona.
Origin & Usage
Cuban Spanish; 'máquina' (machine).
People Also Ask
What does 'máquina' mean in Cuban slang?
It means a car, especially one of the vintage American cars Cuba is famous for; it also doubles as a shared-taxi term.
Where does the Cuban 'máquina' come from?
It's the standard Spanish word for 'machine,' which Cubans use to mean a car.
Does 'máquina' mean the same thing outside Cuba?
No — elsewhere 'máquina' just means a machine or apparatus. The 'car' meaning is Cuban.
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