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    Maquinaria (en. Machinery)

    /makiˈnaɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The physical apparatus in general that is used to do work.
    The factory machinery was recently upgraded.
    La maquinaria de la fábrica fue renovada recientemente.
    Set of machines that work together to carry out a process.
    Agricultural machinery is essential for harvesting.
    La maquinaria agrícola es esencial para la cosecha.
    System of mechanisms that allow the execution of a specific task or function.
    The transportation machinery is complex and diverse.
    La maquinaria del transporte es compleja y diversa.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'machinaria', which refers to the set of machines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to maintain the machinery
    to perform the necessary maintenance for it to function properly.
    mantener la maquinaria
    heavy machinery
    refers to large industrial equipment used in construction.
    maquinaria pesada
    war machinery
    elements and equipment used in military conflicts.
    maquinaria de guerra

    Related Words

    machine
    Device that transforms energy to perform work.
    máquina
    mechanism
    Set of parts that interact to perform a function.
    mecanismo
    engineering
    Discipline that applies scientific and technical knowledge to design and build machinery.
    ingeniería

    Slang Meanings

    Term used colloquially to refer to a group of people working together.
    That company has a good human machinery.
    Esa empresa tiene una buena maquinaria humana.
    Reference to the physical infrastructure of an organization.
    We need to improve the machinery of our company to increase productivity.
    Necesitamos mejorar la maquinaria de nuestra empresa para aumentar la productividad.