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No. 7,717 in Spanish

lima

"Lima" in Spanish can mean "lime" (the fruit) or "file" (a tool for smoothing surfaces).

In a sentence

  • La lima que compré ayer está en el refrigerador.

    The lime I bought yesterday is in the fridge.

    In this sentence, 'lima' refers to the fruit, which is commonly used in cooking and beverages.

  • Necesito una lima para pulir la superficie de este metal.

    I need a file to polish the surface of this metal.

    Here, 'lima' means a tool used for smoothing or shaping materials, such as metal or wood.

  • Lima, la capital de Perú, tiene una rica historia cultural.

    Lima, the capital of Peru, has a rich cultural history.

    This sentence uses 'Lima' as a proper noun, referring to a specific place, the city of Lima in Peru.

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