Italian · Daily Life
macchina
car
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A road vehicle with an engine.
Example
La mia macchina è rotta.
My car is broken.
Etymology
'Macchina' comes from the Latin 'machina', referring to machinery or apparatus. It evolved to signify vehicles in modern Italian usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Macchina' is commonly used in both spoken and written Italian in various contexts and is understood throughout Italy.