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Word

las

Phoneticslas

/ˈɛˈɫeɪˈɛs/

Definition

n. the plural form of 'la', which is the sixth note in a musical scale.

n. the plural form of the sixth note of the major scale in solfège.

Examples

“We are planning a trip to Las Vegas this winter.”

“Many cities in the American Southwest, such as Las Cruces, retain their original Spanish names using the feminine plural article.”

“The use of the article in names like Las Vegas—meaning 'the meadows'—serves as a linguistic reminder of the region's historical Spanish colonial influence and agricultural past.”

Examples

simple

“We are planning a trip to Las Vegas this winter.”

contextual

“Many cities in the American Southwest, such as Las Cruces, retain their original Spanish names using the feminine plural article.”

complex

“The use of the article in names like Las Vegas—meaning 'the meadows'—serves as a linguistic reminder of the region's historical Spanish colonial influence and agricultural past.”

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