No. 13,835 in Spanish
serpentina
A "serpentina" is a "streamer" or "coil," often used in parties or celebrations as decorative paper or ribbon that unwinds when thrown.
In a sentence
La serpentina se extendió por toda la sala tras el lanzamiento.
The streamer spread across the room after being launched.
In this sentence, 'serpentina' refers to a decorative item commonly used in celebrations, such as paper strips that are thrown or used to decorate spaces.
El río forma una serpentina a través del valle.
The river forms a winding path through the valley.
Here, 'serpentina' metaphorically describes the shape or motion resembling that of a snake or a curving path.
El técnico revisó la función de la serpentina en el sistema de calefacción.
The technician checked the function of the coil in the heating system.
In this usage, 'serpentina' refers to a coil or winding structure, often used in mechanical or heating contexts.
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