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particle

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

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noun

Partícula, fragmento

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

El científico estudió la diminuta partícula de polvo.

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noun

Partícula

Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particles inside the atom. "

El científico estudió las diminutas partículas dentro del átomo.

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noun

Partícula

A word that has a particular grammatical function but does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech, such as the word to in English infinitives or O as a vocative particle.

Examples :

"The word "but" in that sentence functions as a particle, connecting two contrasting ideas. "

La palabra "pero" en esa frase funciona como una partícula, conectando dos ideas contrastantes.

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Partícula

A part of speech which cannot be inflected: an adverb, preposition, conjunction or interjection.

Examples :

""However" is a particle used to connect ideas. "

“Sin embargo” es una partícula que se usa para conectar ideas.

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noun

Hostia

In the Roman Catholic church, a crumb of consecrated bread; also the smaller breads used in the communion of the laity.

Examples :

"During the church service, the priest distributed the particle to the congregation. "

Durante la misa, el sacerdote distribuyó la hostia a la congregación.

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