No. 1,703 in Spanish
superficie
The outermost layer or uppermost part of something.
In a sentence
La superficie del lago refleja el cielo perfectamente.
The surface of the lake reflects the sky perfectly.
In this sentence, 'superficie' refers to the uppermost layer of a body of water, illustrating its literal meaning as a surface.
La superficie de esta mesa es muy resistente y perfecta para trabajar.
The surface of this table is very durable and perfect for working.
Here, 'superficie' represents the flat top area of an object, like a table, demonstrating its practical use in a tangible context.
El problema reside en la superficie; para solucionarlo, hay que profundizar más.
The problem lies on the surface; to solve it, one must delve deeper.
In this case, 'superficie' is used metaphorically to indicate a superficial level, suggesting there are deeper aspects to consider.
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