makinista
makinísta with stress marks
machinist
Usage Note
Makinista, from Spanish maquinista, refers to a person who operates or repairs machinery, especially in industrial, railroad, or marine contexts. The term carries a sense of skilled technical labor and is still used in formal occupational listings.
Examples
" Inayos ng makinista ang makina. "
Natural Translation
The machinist fixed the machine.
Literal Translation
Fixed by-the machinist the machine.
" Magaling ang makinista. "
Natural Translation
The machinist is good.
Literal Translation
Good the machinist.
" Bago paandarin ang barko, tiniyak ng makinista na maayos ang bawat bahagi ng makina sa silong nito. "
Natural Translation
Before starting the ship, the machinist made sure that every part of the engine in its hold was in good order.
Literal Translation
Before start the ship, ensured by-the machinist that in-order the every part of-the engine in-the hold its.
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