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particles

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

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noun

Partícula, fragmento

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

Examples :

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Las partículas de polvo flotaban en el rayo de sol que entraba por la ventana.

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noun

Partículas

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

Examples :

"The science class learned that atoms are made of smaller particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons. "

La clase de ciencias aprendió que los átomos están hechos de partículas más pequeñas llamadas protones, neutrones y electrones.

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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 :

"Linguistics students often study how different languages use particles to express things like politeness or emphasis. "

Los estudiantes de lingüística a menudo estudian cómo diferentes idiomas usan partículas para expresar cosas como cortesía o énfasis.

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Partícula

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

Examples :

"In grammar lessons, the teacher explained that adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections are all types of particles. "

En las lecciones de gramática, el profesor explicó que los adverbios, las preposiciones, las conjunciones y las interjecciones son todos tipos de partículas.

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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 Communion, the priest ensures no particles of the consecrated bread fall to the ground, treating each piece with reverence. "

Durante la Comunión, el sacerdote se asegura de que ninguna hostia del pan consagrado caiga al suelo, tratando cada pieza con reverencia.

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