El reloj
Example: El reloj en la pared marca las tres en punto.
Definition
"El reloj" refers to a device used for measuring and displaying time, typically found hanging on a wall or placed on a surface. It indicates hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds, helping people keep track of the current time accurately.
Etymology
The term "el reloj" originates from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word 'horologium,' which means 'instrument for telling time.' Did you know? The word 'reloj' evolved through Old Spanish and has been used for centuries to denote clocks and watches.
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"El reloj" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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