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imán
"Imán" means "magnet" or "imam" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
El imán atrae los objetos metálicos.
The magnet attracts metallic objects.
Here, 'imán' is used in its most common context, referring to a magnetic object.
El líder de la comunidad era un verdadero imán para la gente.
The community leader was a real magnet for people.
In this sentence, 'imán' is used metaphorically to describe someone who draws or attracts others strongly.
Visitará la mezquita para escuchar al imán hablar.
He will visit the mosque to listen to the imam speak.
Here, 'imán' refers to a religious leader in Islamic tradition, highlighting another meaning of the word.
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