la derivación
See the entry for derivación.

derivación

la derivación(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. derivation
El adverbio en español "lentamente" resulta del adjetivo "lento" mediante un proceso de derivación.The Spanish adverb "lentamente" results from the adjective "lento" by a derivation process.
a. diversion
Los pobladores hicieron una derivación del agua del río para hacerla llegar a sus hogares.The inhabitants made a diversion from the river water to make it reach their homes.
b. branch
Se construyó otra derivación que lleva el agua del mar hasta una presa.Another branch taking ocean water to a dam was built.
a. shunt
Necesitamos una derivación en el circuito para que la corriente fluya.We need a shunt in the circuit to keep the electricity flowing.
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