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nivel

level

noun nee-BEL Common

Usage Note

Nivel covers both physical level (nivel del mar = sea level) and abstract level or standard (nivel de vida = standard of living, nivel de idioma = language level). The phrase a nivel de means 'at the level of' or 'in terms of'. The plural is niveles.

Examples

"Su nivel de español es muy alto."

Natural Translation

Her Spanish level is very high.

Literal Translation

His/her level of Spanish is very high

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