la eminencia
eminencia
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USAGE NOTE
This word is often capitalized in the sense shown in 3).
la eminencia(
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mee
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nehn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (excellence)
a. eminence
La eminencia de sus acciones le había valido la admiración y el respeto de su país.The eminence of his actions had earned him the admiration and respect of his country.
2. (expert)
a. eminent figure
Niños, Albert Einstein fue una eminencia del mundo de la física que formuló la teoría de la relatividad.Kids, Albert Einstein was an eminent figure of the world of physics who formulated the theory of relativity.
b. leading light
No te preocupes, estás en buenas manos, el doctor es una eminencia en su campo.Don't worry, you're in good hands. The doctor is a leading light in his field.
3. (formal) (form of address)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
4. (literary) (geography)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. eminence (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
La fortaleza se alzaba majestuosamente sobre una eminencia junto al mar.The fortress stood majestically upon an eminence by the sea.
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