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No. 11,034 in Spanish

dominó

"Dominó" is "domino," referring to a game or the individual playing piece used in it.

In a sentence

  • Él dominó el arte de tocar el piano.

    He mastered the art of playing the piano.

    In this sentence, 'dominó' is used as a verb, meaning 'mastered', indicating complete proficiency or control over a skill, highlighted by the subject's ability to expertly play the piano.

  • La partida de dominó fue emocionante.

    The dominoes game was thrilling.

    Here, 'dominó' is a noun, referring to the popular tile-based game, showcasing its use in the context of recreational activities.

  • El efecto dominó derribó todas las fichas.

    The domino effect toppled all the tiles.

    In this instance, 'dominó' is part of the phrase 'efecto dominó', illustrating a figure of speech that describes a chain reaction of events, metaphorically represented by the falling domino tiles.

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