Machado
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Machado means axe in Portuguese. It is a popular surname in Portuguese speaking countries.
It may refer to:
- People
- Alicia Machado was the fourth woman from Venezuela to win the Miss Universe crown.
- Anderson Machado is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Antonio Machado was a Spanish poet and one of the leading figures of the Spanish literary movement known as the Generation of '98.
- Celso Machado is a Brazilian musician and composer.
- Gerardo Machado was a Cuban general and political figure.
- Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis was a Brazilian realist novelist, poet and short-story writer.
- Julio Machado is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
- Manuel Machado, Antonio's brother, was also a poet.
- Octávio Machado is a former football player.
- Rob Machado is a Californian surfer.
- Robert Machado is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers.
- Rod Machado is a flight instructor and the author of several aviation-related books, including Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook.
- Leandro Machado is a Brazilian footballer.
- Lesley Ann Machado is a host for the TV Guide Channel.
- The Machado brothers are a famous group of Brazilian jujitsu teachers and competitors
- Places
- Machado, Minas Gerais, is a city in Brazil