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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