Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (1839–1908), a Brazilian realist novelist, poet and short-story writer

Antonio Machado (1879–1939), a Spanish poet and one of the leading figures of the Spanish literary movement known as the Generation of '98

Machado means axe in Portuguese. It is a popular surname in Portuguese speaking countries. It may refer to: People:

Gerardo Machado (1871–1939), a Cuban general and political figure

Justina Machado (born 1972), American actress

Alicia Machado (born 1976), the fourth woman from Venezuela to win the Miss Universe crown

Manuel Machado y Ruiz (1874–1947), Antonio's brother, also a poet

Leandro Machado (born 1976), a Brazilian footballer

Rob Machado (born 1973), an American professional surfer

Anderson Machado (born 1981), a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds

Carlos Machado

Octávio Machado (born 1949), a Portuguese football player and coach

Julio Machado (born 1965), a Major League Baseball relief pitcher

Robert Machado (born 1973), a Major League Baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers

Rigan Machado

Celso Machado (born 1953), a Brazilian musician and composer

Teresa Machado (born 1969), a Portuguese discus thrower and shot putter