Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈlaseɾ/

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Translation

laser

Word origin

Borrowed from English laser, an acronym of 'light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation'.

Origin
English
Root
laser
English cognates
laser

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralláseres

Examples

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The doctor used a laser for the operation.

rayo lámina metal.

A laser beam cut through the sheet of metal.

persiguió .

The cat chased the laser dot around the room.

¿ potente?

How does such a powerful laser work?

impresora .

The laser printer is fast and quiet.

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This word is part of lesson 70.