No. 8,582 in Spanish
sima
A "sima" is a deep abyss or chasm, often in the earth.
In a sentence
La sima de la cueva es muy profunda.
The sinkhole of the cave is very deep.
In this sentence, 'sima' is used to refer to a natural cavity or sinkhole, often in geological contexts.
Él cayó en una sima emocional de la que le costó salir.
He fell into an emotional chasm from which it was difficult for him to recover.
Here, 'sima' is employed metaphorically to describe a deep emotional state of despair or depression.
Había una sima entre las opiniones del grupo que dificultaba llegar a un acuerdo.
There was a chasm between the group's opinions that made reaching an agreement difficult.
In this case, 'sima' is metaphorically used to describe a significant difference or gap between ideas or perspectives.
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