La llama, que se extendió gradualmente, se apagó antes de hacerse duradera.
English: The flame, which spread gradually, blew out before it became long-lasting.
llama /ʎˈama/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "flame".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Acción y Reacción
- Source term
- flame
- Translation
- llama
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | llama |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | llamas |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la llama
- Examples
- Esto es la llama.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Acción y Reacción.
Example Sentences
Una pequeña llama parpadeó débilmente en la chimenea fría.
English: A small flame flickered weakly in the cold fireplace.
Ella vio la llama de la vela bailar con la brisa.
English: She watched the flame of the candle dance in the breeze.
La llama de la cocina de gas se volvió azul inmediatamente.
English: The flame from the gas stove turned blue immediately.
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