ell

Meanings

• Determiner or abbreviation

  Abbreviation for the word 'ell' in Spanish, which can represent various things such as 'unidad' (unit) or 'el' (the).

  - "En una unidad de tres metros, la línea de meta está a diez ell."
  - "El jugador más valioso de la liga es considerado el ídolo de sus fans."

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Variants

List of all variants of ell that leads to same result
ell , ells , ELL

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The 'ell' in Spanish is derived from the Old Provençal and Old French word 'elle,' meaning 'she' or 'it.' In Spanish, it has evolved to represent various things depending on the context.

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Trivia

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1. The 'ell' is the second most frequently used letter in the Spanish alphabet.

2. In some Spanish-speaking countries, the 'ell' is pronounced differently depending on its position in a word.

3. The 'ell' is also used as a suffix in Spanish to indicate the plural form of certain nouns.

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Related Concepts

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1. unidad: The 'ell' is often used to represent a unit of measurement in Spanish, particularly in the context of distance.

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Culture

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The 'ell' in Spanish has significant cultural and historical importance, particularly in the context of flamenco music and dance. It is often used to describe the rhythm and tempo of the music and the fluid, graceful movements of the dancers.

How to Memorize "ell"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the letter 'L' in Spanish, which is pronounced as 'ell.' Imagine a line extending downward from the bottom of the letter to represent the sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the 'ell' with the number five, as in 'cinco ell,' which means 'five units' in Spanish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Elephants Love Ell,' to help remember the sound and meaning of the 'ell' in Spanish.

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