Màquina!

Màquina! is a Catalan word that translates directly to "Machine!" in English. It is a noun, feminine in gender (indicated by the accompanying article "la" - not present here because of the exclamation), and refers to a mechanical apparatus, device, or tool that performs a task or series of tasks. The word can be used in both a literal sense, referring to a physical machine, and in a figurative sense, referring to a person who performs tasks with great efficiency and precision, almost like a machine. The exclamation point signifies emphasis or surprise related to the machine or machine-like quality being referred to.

The term is derived from the Latin word "machina," which shares a similar meaning. Its usage is common in everyday conversation and technical contexts in Catalan-speaking regions. The specific meaning can often be inferred from the context in which it is used.

Further nuances can be conveyed with modifiers. For example, "una màquina infernal" could refer to a complex or dangerous machine, while "és una màquina" said of a person implies they are highly skilled and productive.