No. 4,189 in Spanish
lengua
"Lengua" means "tongue" or "language" in English.
In a sentence
La lengua española es muy rica y diversa.
The Spanish language is very rich and diverse.
Here, 'lengua' refers to the concept of a language as a system of communication, specifically Spanish.
La lengua de un gato es áspera y útil para limpiar.
A cat's tongue is rough and useful for cleaning.
In this case, 'lengua' refers to the physical organ, the tongue of a cat.
Estudiar la lengua y cultura de otro país es una experiencia enriquecedora.
Studying the language and culture of another country is an enriching experience.
Here, 'lengua' once again refers to the concept of language, used in the sense of studying a foreign language and its cultural context.
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