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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