Meaning
train driver; stagehand
- A train driver or engine operator
- A stage technician or stagehand in theatre or film
In a sentence
Il macchinista ha frenato tempestivamente evitando l'impatto sui binari.
The train driver braked promptly, avoiding the collision on the tracks.
Lavora come macchinista teatrale e gestisce il cambio delle scenografie.
She works as a stagehand and handles set changes.
I macchinisti del treno regionale hanno annunciato uno sciopero per venerdì.
The regional train drivers announced a strike for Friday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| macchinista | singular |
| macchinisti | plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in '-a' in the singular for both genders: 'il macchinista' (m), 'la macchinista' (f).
- Plural forms: 'i macchinisti' (m), 'le macchiniste' (f).