el átomo
-the atom
See the entry for átomo.

átomo

el átomo(
ah
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toh
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moh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. atom
Un alumno preguntó cuál es la diferencia entre los átomos y los protones.A student asked what's the difference between atoms and protons.
a. atom
Describe la molécula y los átomos que la componen.Describe the molecule and the atoms that form it.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(minute amount)
a. ounce
La asesina jamás mostró ni un átomo de arrepentimiento.The murderer never showed an ounce of remorse.
b. iota
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
No teníamos ni un átomo de esperanza de encontrarlos con vida.We didn't have an iota of hope of finding them alive.
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