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la perilla(
peh
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ree
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yah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (beard)
El filósofo chino acariciaba su larga perilla gris mientras reflexionaba.The Chinese philosopher stroked his long, white goatee while he pondered.
2. (button) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
La perilla en la izquierda del amplificador controla los agudos.The left knob on the amplifier controls the treble.
a. switch
La bombilla estalló cuando usé la perilla para prender la luz.The light bulb exploded when I flicked the switch to turn the lights on.
4. (handle on a door) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
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