No. 2,320 in Spanish
rock
"Rock" in Spanish refers to a genre of music characterized by a strong rhythm and often uses electric guitars, bass, and drums.
In a sentence
Me gusta escuchar música rock.
I like listening to rock music.
The word 'rock' here refers to a genre of music characterized by a strong rhythm and often performed with electric guitars and drums.
La montaña estaba cubierta de rocas pequeñas.
The mountain was covered in small rocks.
In this case, 'rock' ('rocas' in Spanish) refers to natural mineral blocks or stones.
Él es una verdadera roca en tiempos de dificultad.
He is a true rock in times of difficulty.
Here, 'rock' metaphorically describes someone who provides strength and support during challenging situations.
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