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    Lima (en. Lime)

    /ˈlima/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Metal tool used for polishing or shaping materials.
    I used the file to smooth the edges of the metal.
    Usé la lima para suavizar los bordes del metal.
    Fruit of a tree, similar to lemon, with acidic and slightly bitter pulp.
    Lime juice is refreshing and ideal for cocktails.
    El jugo de lima es refrescante y ideal para cócteles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'līma', which means 'abrasion' or 'scraping'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nail file
    Tool used to beautify nails.
    lima de uñas
    lime and lemon
    Drink or dish that incorporates both ingredients.
    lima y limón

    Related Words

    to file
    To reduce irregularities on a surface.
    limar
    filing
    Particles that result from filing or scraping something.
    limadura

    Slang Meanings

    Concentration or tension in someone's life.
    That situation is very tense, we need to resolve it soon!
    Esa situación está muy lima, ¡necesitamos resolverlo pronto!
    Person who is very organized or perfectionist.
    She always brings everything organized, she's very neat.
    Ella siempre trae todo organizado, es bien lima.