No. 1,772 in Spanish
virgen
"Virgen" means "virgin" or "pure."
In a sentence
La Virgen María es una figura central en el cristianismo.
The Virgin Mary is a central figure in Christianity.
Here, 'virgen' is used as an epithet referring to the Virgin Mary, highlighting her religious significance.
El aceite de oliva virgen extra tiene un sabor muy particular.
Extra virgin olive oil has a very peculiar flavor.
In this sentence, 'virgen' describes olive oil, indicating its purity and quality as a type of olive oil.
Aún hay playas vírgenes que no han sido contaminadas por el turismo.
There are still virgin beaches that have not been polluted by tourism.
Here, 'virgen' is used to describe natural beaches as unspoiled and untouched by human impact.
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