No. 8,395 in Spanish
pòlvora
Gunpowder.
In a sentence
El soldado encendió la pólvora para disparar el cañón.
The soldier lit the gunpowder to fire the cannon.
In this sentence, 'pólvora' refers to the material used in firearms or explosive devices to ignite and create force for propulsion.
La pólvora está compuesta de carbón, azufre y nitrato de potasio.
Gunpowder is composed of carbon, sulfur, and potassium nitrate.
Here, 'pólvora' is used in a scientific context, describing its composition and properties.
Tras el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales, el aire estaba lleno del olor a pólvora.
After the fireworks show, the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder.
In this context, 'pólvora' is used to describe the substance responsible for creating the visual and auditory effects in fireworks.
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