Máquina de la muerte
/makina de la mweɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'death machine' is translated into Spanish as Máquina de la muerte.
This phrase refers to a device or system designed specifically to kill people.
Did you know?
- The word máquina comes from the Ancient Greek word makhaná, which originally referred to a device used in theater to move gods onto the stage.
- While máquina de la muerte describes a device, the phrase máquina is often used as slang in Spain to describe someone who is exceptionally skilled or a 'beast' at a sport.
- Spanish has the word muertito which uses a diminutive suffix to make the concept of death sound less harsh or more affectionate.
Examples in context
- El ejército utilizó una máquina de muerte para intimidar al enemigo.The army used a death machine to intimidate the enemy.
- Esa arma es una máquina de la muerte.That weapon is a death machine.
- El nuevo tanque es una auténtica máquina de la muerte.The new tank is a true death machine.
- No quiero construir una máquina de la muerte.I do not want to build a death machine.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a dark historical documentary.
- MateoEse robot parece una máquina de la muerte.That robot looks like a death machine.
- SofíaSí, es muy aterrador.Yes, it is very terrifying.
- MateoLas películas lo hacen parecer real.Movies make it seem real.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, la, muerte, máquina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
