No. 1,223 in Spanish
luna
"Moon."
In a sentence
La luna brilla en el cielo nocturno.
The moon shines in the night sky.
Here, 'luna' is used to refer to the celestial body, the moon, illustrating its natural and typical usage.
Voy a agradecer a mi luna por su apoyo incondicional.
I am going to thank my moon for her unconditional support.
In this sentence, 'luna' is used metaphorically to represent a person who provides warmth or comfort, akin to the soothing presence of the moon.
El calendario marca la fase de luna llena para esta noche.
The calendar marks the full moon phase for tonight.
Here, 'luna' is used in the context of its phases, which is a practical application of the term in everyday contexts such as calendaring.
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