No. 14,128 in Spanish
timón
"Timón" means "rudder" or "helm," used to steer a vessel or vehicle.
In a sentence
El capitán giró el timón para evitar el iceberg.
The captain turned the helm to avoid the iceberg.
In this sentence, 'timón' refers to the helm or steering wheel of a ship, used in the context of navigation.
El timón de nuestra empresa siempre apunta hacia la innovación.
The rudder of our company always points toward innovation.
Here, 'timón' is used metaphorically to describe leadership or direction in the management of a company.
El timón de la bicicleta estaba un poco torcido.
The handlebars of the bicycle were slightly twisted.
In this case, 'timón' is used to describe the handlebars of a bicycle, which are used for steering.
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