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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "kee" (as in "keep") + "NEES" (as in "knee") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A top-tier expert who works like a precision machine and makes everything look effortless. In Argentina and Uruguay, a maquinista does not need instructions twice: you hand them the task and they just deliver, no drama, no fuss.

Examples

When it comes to cooking an asado, that man is an absolute machine, nobody beats him.

I handed him the hardest part of the project because he is a total pro.

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Regional synonyms

A face of disgust or rejection, as if smelling something bad, representing extreme displeasure. This facial expression is a clear sign of distaste or annoyance, often used to show someone's dissatisfaction with a situation or proposal.