El reloj
Example: El reloj de la cocina marca las ocho en punto.
Definition
"El reloj" refers to a device used to measure and display time, typically showing hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds. It can be found in various forms such as wall clocks, wristwatches, or digital timers, and helps people keep track of time throughout the day.
Etymology
The phrase "el reloj" comes from the Spanish language, where "reloj" means clock or watch. The word originates from the Old French term "relogge," which itself derives from the Latin "horologium," meaning a device to tell time. Did you know that "reloj" combines the Latin roots for 'hour' and 'to tell,' perfectly describing its function?
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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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