No. 783 in Spanish
récord
A record or achievement that surpasses previous standards.
In a sentence
El atleta rompió el récord mundial en los 100 metros planos.
The athlete broke the world record in the 100 meters.
In this context, 'récord' refers to the best performance recorded in a specific category, demonstrating its usage in the context of sports achievements.
Esa banda tiene el récord de ventas más alto en la historia de la música.
That band has the highest sales record in music history.
Here, 'récord' denotes the most outstanding accomplishment or statistic in a specific domain, illustrating its application in cultural or commercial achievements.
Mi abuela tiene el récord familiar de preparar pasteles más rápido.
My grandmother holds the family record for baking cakes the fastest.
In this sentence, 'récord' is used more informally to describe a noteworthy or highest achievement within a smaller, personal scope, showing its adaptability to different contexts.
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