No. 3,923 in Spanish
élite
A select group of people considered superior in ability, influence, or quality.
In a sentence
Los miembros de la élite social asistieron al evento.
The members of the social elite attended the event.
The word 'élite' here denotes a specific group of people distinguished by their social or economic status.
En el deporte, los atletas de élite se preparan durante años.
In sports, elite athletes train for years.
The term 'élite' refers to individuals who are outstanding or superior in a specific field, in this case, athletics.
Este colegio ofrece programas diseñados para estudiantes de la élite académica.
This school offers programs designed for the academic elite.
'Élite' represents a category of individuals excelling academically in this context.
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