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    Maquinista (en. Machinist)

    /makinista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who drives or operates a machine, especially in railways.
    The train machinist was very focused on his work.
    El maquinista del tren estaba muy concentrado en su trabajo.
    Person who operates industrial machinery.
    The factory machinist is responsible for production.
    El maquinista de la fábrica es responsable de la producción.
    In the context of theater, a person who manages the mechanisms of stage devices.
    The theater machinist takes care of scene changes.
    El maquinista del teatro se encarga de los cambios de escena.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'máquina' plus the suffix '-ista', which indicates profession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the hands of a machinist
    Depending on the skill of the person operating the machine.
    estar en manos de un maquinista
    train machinist
    Conductor responsible for a train.
    maquinista de tren
    theatrical machinist
    Person who operates the mechanical elements in a play.
    maquinista teatral

    Related Words

    machine
    Instrument or device that performs a specific job.
    máquina
    railway
    System of transportation by trains on rails.
    ferrocarril
    driver
    Person who directs or operates a vehicle.
    conductor

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to someone who works in the construction of trains.
    That guy is a machinist, he is always on the job renewing the tracks.
    Ese tipo es un maquinista, siempre está en la obra renovando la vía.
    It can refer to a person extremely skilled in handling machines.
    That machinist is a genius, look how he controls everything!
    Ese maquinista es un genio, ¡mira cómo controla todo!