máquina de remo
/makina de ɾemo/from spelling rules
The English phrase rowing machine is translated into Spanish as máquina de remo.
máquina de remo is a noun used to refer to an exercise machine.
Meaning: exercise machine (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of máquina (machine), de (of) and remo (rowing/oar).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change máquina to máquinas while remo remains singular, resulting in máquinas de remo.
Did you know?
- The word máquina is a linguistic relative of the word 'machination', which refers to a cunning or crafty plot.
- In Spanish, the word máquina is often used as slang to compliment someone's talent or strength, as in Eres una máquina, meaning 'You are a beast' or 'You are a pro'.
- In Spain, the word remo is an ambiguous term that can refer to the physical oar used to propel a boat and the actual action of rowing.
Examples in context
- Voy al gimnasio a utilizar la máquina de remarI'm going to the gym to use the rowing machine
- Para mantenerme en forma, utilizo una máquina de remo todos los díasTo stay fit, I use a rowing machine every day.
- Me encanta hacer ejercicio en la remadora. Es muy efectiva para trabajar varios músculos a la vezI love exercising on the rowing machine. It's very effective for working multiple muscles at the same time.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar una máquina de remar de buena calidad?Do you know where I can buy a good quality rowing machine?
- La máquina de remo está ocupada.The rowing machine is occupied.
- Necesito comprar una máquina de remo para casa.I need to buy a rowing machine for my house.
- Esa máquina de remo es muy moderna.That rowing machine is very modern.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at the gym.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿está libre la máquina de remo?Daniel, is the rowing machine free?
- DanielSí, Lucía, ya terminé de usarla.Yes, Lucía, I just finished using it.
- LucíaGracias, voy a hacer diez minutos.Thanks, I'm going to do ten minutes.
- DanielPerfecto, que tengas un buen entrenamiento.Perfect, have a good workout.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, máquina, remo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
