No. 7,877 in Spanish
maíz
Corn; a cereal plant that produces kernels used for food.
In a sentence
El campo está lleno de plantas de maíz.
The field is full of corn plants.
In this sentence, 'maíz' refers to the corn crop, emphasizing its agricultural context.
Hoy voy a preparar arepas con harina de maíz.
Today, I'm going to prepare arepas with corn flour.
Here, 'maíz' is used to describe as the origin of the flour ingredient, highlighting its culinary application.
Los antiguos indígenas cultivaban maíz como base de su dieta.
The ancient indigenous people cultivated corn as the base of their diet.
In this context, 'maíz' refers to the staple food item central to the diet of a demographic or culture, showcasing its historical and dietary significance.
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