maquinista
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el maquinista, la maquinista(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. engineer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El maquinista se quedó dormido y el tren se descarriló.The engineer fell asleep and the train derailed.
b. engine driver (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La maquinista detuvo el tren cuando vio algo cruzando las vías.The engine driver stopped the train when she saw something crossing the tracks.
a. machine operator
Mi tío es un maquinista que ha trabajado años en la misma fábrica.My uncle is a machine operator who has been working in the same factory for years.
3. (nautical)
a. engineer
Llamaron al maquinista a cubierta para ver si podía arreglar el problema.The engineer was called on deck to see if he could fix the problem.
4. (theater)
a. sceneshifter
Los maquinistas visten de negro para pasar desapercibidos en el escenario.The sceneshifters dress in black to go unnoticed on stage.
5. (film)
a. cameraman's assistant
El día de grabación fue un desastre sin el maquinista.The shooting day was a disaster without the cameraman's assistant.
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