No. 6,040 in Spanish
aceña
A watermill, especially one located on a river or stream.
In a sentence
La aceña del pueblo todavía está en uso.
The watermill in the village is still in use.
'Aceña' is used here to refer to a specific type of watermill, highlighting its survival and relevance in the community.
Estudiamos cómo funcionaban las antiguas aceñas en el río.
We studied how the old watermills on the river worked.
'Aceñas' is used in its plural form, emphasizing their historical significance and mechanical workings.
Una aceña utiliza la corriente del agua para mover sus mecanismos.
A watermill uses the water current to move its mechanisms.
'Aceña' is explained in a general sense, focusing on its operational principle driven by water flow.
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