máquina de coser
/ˌmakina de koˈseɾ/feminine
The English phrase sewing machine is translated into Spanish as máquina de coser.
máquina de coser is used to refer to the device used for sewing.
Meaning: device (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of máquina (machine), de (of) and coser (to sew).
Which one should you use?
While máquina de coser is the standard term for a sewing machine, you may also see máquina para coser, which means machine for sewing.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because máquina is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine article una instead of the masculine un when saying una máquina de coser (a sewing machine). To make the phrase plural, only the noun máquina changes to máquinas. The infinitive coser remains unchanged, resulting in las máquinas de coser (the sewing machines).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌmakina de koˈseɾ/
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Examples in context
- Compré una máquina de coser nueva.I bought a new sewing machine.This sentence shows how to use máquina de coser with the adjective 'nueva'.Tatoeba #1365422 by marcelostockle, translation #258792 by CK
- Mi madre me regaló su máquina de coser.My mother gave me her sewing machine.This sentence shows the use of máquina de coser to indicate possession.Tatoeba #1941600 by hayastan, translation #681407 by Source_VOA
- Mi madre me regaló una máquina de coser.My mother gave me a sewing machine.This sentence shows how to use máquina de coser with the indefinite article 'una'.Tatoeba #1941601 by hayastan, translation #1840209 by Scott
- Antes de comprar una máquina de coser, investiga las diferentes marcas y modelos disponibles.Before buying a sewing machine, research the different brands and models available.
- Voy a llevar mi máquina de costura al club de costura esta tarde.I am going to take my sewing machine to the sewing club this afternoon.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in their living room with some fabric.
- Lucía¿Dónde está la máquina de coser?Where is the sewing machine?
- MateoEstá sobre la mesa de madera.It is on the wooden table.
- LucíaGracias, necesito arreglar este vestido.Thanks, I need to fix this dress.
- MateoDime si necesitas ayuda con ella.Tell me if you need help with it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sewing machine” translations and entries máquina de coser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coser, de, máquina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
