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el ápice(
ah
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pee
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seh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. tip
Para hacer el sonido del inglés "th", coloca el ápice de la lengua entre los dientes frontales.To make the English "th" sound, place the tip of the tongue between the front teeth.
b. apex
Mide la altura de la planta, desde la raíz hasta el ápice.Measure the height of the plant from the root to the apex.
2. (top)
3. (figurative) (culminating point)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. peak (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
La violinista sufrió parálisis en la mano izquierda en el ápice de su carrera.The violinist suffered left hand paralysis at the peak of her career.
a. iota
Solo recuperamos un ápice del total del dinero que fue robado.We only recovered an iota of money from the total that was robbed.
b. inch
Los soldados resistieron y no cedieron un ápice.The soldiers resisted and didn't yield an inch.
c. ounce
Se viste así porque no tiene ni un ápice de amor propio.He dresses like that because he doesn't have an ounce of self-respect.
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