No. 7,675 in Spanish
lava
Molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption.
In a sentence
La lava del volcán fluye hacia el valle.
The lava from the volcano flows towards the valley.
In this sentence, 'lava' refers to the molten rock emitted by a volcano, showcasing its use as a noun.
Ella lava los platos después de comer.
She washes the dishes after eating.
Here, 'lava' is the present tense form of the verb 'lavar', meaning 'to wash', demonstrating its use as an action.
El río lava las piedras con su corriente constante.
The river washes the stones with its constant current.
In this sentence, 'lava' again is a verb form of 'lavar', but it metaphorically describes the natural process of cleaning or eroding, showing contextual variety.
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