magnum
Pronunciación: [ˈmæɡ.nəm]
Palabra
Contexto: «wine»
(noun) a large bottle of wine. It is bigger than a regular bottle and holds more liquid, like having a giant drink to share with friends.
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We opened a magnum of champagne to celebrate the party.
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They did not have any magnums available, only regular-sized bottles.
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Have you ever seen a magnum bottle of wine at a restaurant?
Contexto: «firearms»
(noun) a type of powerful gun or pistol. It is made to shoot very strong bullets, often used by police or in movies.
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The detective carried a magnum for protection while working on the case.
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He preferred using a regular handgun instead of a magnum due to its heavy weight.
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Do you know what a magnum looks like compared to a smaller pistol?
Contexto: «art»
(noun) a term often used in graphic design to describe a large or impressive piece of work. It can apply to many forms of creation.
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The artist unveiled a magnum opus that left everyone in awe.
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Her earlier works were good, but this was not considered a magnum opus.
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What do you think makes a painting a magnum opus?
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