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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSuperficie
/su.perˈfi.tʃe/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The outer or topmost layer of something.
"The surface of the water was calm and reflective." - 2
The area or extent of a two-dimensional shape or object.
"The surface of the table was polished to a shine."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'superficie' originates from the Latin word 'superficies', which means 'surface'. It evolved through Middle French before being adopted into Italian, retaining its meaning related to the outer layer or extent of an object.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Superficie" is said worldwide
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Surface
Transliteration: sur-fahs
"La surface de l'eau était calme."
Oberfläche
Transliteration: oh-ber-flay-khe
"Die Oberfläche des Wassers war ruhig."
Superficie
Transliteration: soo-per-fi-chee-eh
"La superficie dell'acqua era calma."
Superficie
Transliteration: soo-per-fi-say
"La superficie del agua estaba tranquila."
Superfície
Transliteration: soo-per-fi-see
"A superfície da água estava calma."
सतह
Transliteration: satah
"पानी की सतह शांत थी।"
表面
Transliteration: biǎomiàn
"水的表面很平静。"
표면
Transliteration: pyo-myeon
"물의 표면은 잔잔했다."
表面
Transliteration: hyōmen
"水の表面は穏やかだった。"
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