No. 685 in Spanish
banda
The Spanish word "banda" translates to "band" in English, referring to a group of musicians, a strip or belt, or a gang.
In a sentence
La banda tocó unas canciones increíbles durante el evento.
The band played some amazing songs during the event.
In this sentence, 'banda' refers to a music band or group.
Cruzamos el río utilizando una banda estrecha.
We crossed the river using a narrow strip.
Here, 'banda' is used to describe a strip or a narrow piece of material, in this case, serving as a crossing aid.
La banda de ladrones fue arrestada por la policía.
The gang of thieves was arrested by the police.
In this context, 'banda' refers to a group of individuals, specifically a gang of thieves, emphasizing a collective of people acting together.
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