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milla

The word 'milla' is used in Spanish in the same context as 'mile' is used in English. It represents a unit of length, commonly used to measure distance between places. It's used in conversation and writing, and is understood in all Spanish-speaking countries, although the metric system is generally more common.

Here's how to use it:

• He corrido más de una milla hoy.
• ¿Cuántas millas has conducido hoy?
• El parque nacional tiene unas cien millas de senderos.

herida

The word 'herida' is the translation of the English word 'hurt' in Spanish. It is widely used both in the physical context, for example, 'Me hice una herida' - I hurt myself, and in emotional context, for example, 'Estoy herida' - I am hurt or I feel hurt. It can also be used as the past participle of the verb herir which means to wound or to injure.

Here's how to use it:

• Ella tiene una herida en la rodilla.
• La pastilla ayuda a cicatrizar la herida.
• Su corazón sigue siendo una herida abierta.

saludos

The Spanish word for 'greetings' is 'saludos'. This term can be used in formal or informal situations when greeting another person or a group of people. It's used both at the beginning of a conversation, similar to 'Hello' or 'Hi', and also in correspondence, such as an introductory phrase in a letter or email.

Here's how to use it:

• Los saludos son importantísimos en cada cultura.
• Una carta sin saludos se considera grosera.
• Los saludos vienen en diferentes formas.

natación

Swimming is a sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs. It can be done either competitively or leisurely for exercise.

Here's how to use it:

• La natación es una excelente forma de ejercicio.
• Practico la natación todos los días.
• La natación ayuda a relajarse.

también

The Spanish word 'también' is an adverb, equivalent to 'also' in English. It is used to indicate that something you say is also applicable to another person or thing. It's commonly used in both written and spoken Spanish, and its position can vary within a sentence.

Here's how to use it:

• Ella también necesita ayuda.
• También debes considerar otras opciones.
• El clima es agradable y el paisaje también.

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