No. 5,322 in Spanish
lenguas
"Lenguas" means "languages" or "tongues" in English.
In a sentence
Soy estudiante de lenguas extranjeras.
I am a student of foreign languages.
In this sentence, 'lenguas' is used to refer to languages, emphasizing the academic or study aspect of different languages.
En algunas culturas, las lenguas tradicionales son un tesoro invaluable.
In some cultures, traditional tongues are an invaluable treasure.
Here, 'lenguas' refers to specific traditional dialects or languages, highlighting their cultural significance.
Necesito practicar mis lenguas antes de viajar al extranjero.
I need to practice my languages before traveling abroad.
In this case, 'lenguas' is used colloquially to mention the languages the speaker is learning or knows, implying usage preparation.
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