Definition
Definition of LA - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Los Angeleslarge city located in California
- We are planning a trip to LA this summer.
2.
acr: Local AnestheticTECH. medicine used to numb a small area of the bodyTECH.
- The dentist gave me LA before the procedure.
Terms with LA included in their meaning
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abr: Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire
international lab for studying tiny particles in physics
Salvadoran town
town in the La Libertad department of El Salvador
abr: Association Sportive de l'Entreprise de la Cotonnière
sports club for a cotton company
municipality
town in the La Unión department, El Salvador
abr: Cercle Français des Amis de la Francophonie
group that promotes French language and culture
El Salvador
town in La Libertad, El Salvador
acr: De La Salle University
private university in the Philippines
abr: Front de Libération Nationale de la Corse
group fighting for Corsican independence
abr: Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale
French police unit for dangerous situations
abr: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
neurological disorder causing sudden movements or sounds
abr: Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale
Italian company focused on rebuilding and managing industries
archaeology
relating to the late Paleolithic culture of La Madeleine
history
member of La Montagne during the French Revolution
French politics
related to the French political group La Montagne
1920s election
US political party led by Robert La Follette in 1924
abr: Rassemblement Congolais pour la Démocratie
political group in Congo fighting for democracy
El Salvador
town in La Unión, El Salvador
abr: Service de police de la Ville de Montréal
police department in Montreal, Canada
abr: Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée
tax added to goods and services prices
music
sing without words using sounds like 'la' or 'na'
Spanish province
province in Castile-La Mancha, Spain
16th-century songs
refrain sung to the syllables fa-la-la
geography
river in South America also called Rio de la Plata
home seating
reclining chair made by La-Z-Boy
Examples of LA in a sentence
Many celebrities reside in LA. The surgeon used LA for the stitches. LA was administered before the biopsy.
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- French:Los Angeles, AL, ...
- German:Los Angeles, LA, ...
- Italian:Los Angeles, AL, ...
- Spanish:Los Ángeles, anestesia local, ...
- Portuguese:Los Angeles, LA, ...
- Chinese:洛杉矶, 局部麻醉剂, ...
- Japanese:ロサンゼルス, 局所麻酔, ...
- Arabic:لوس أنجلوس, مخدر موضعي, ...
- Hebrew:אֶל אֵיי, הַרְדָמָה מְקוֹמִית, ...
- Russian:Лос-Анджелес, местная анестезия, ...
- Ukrainian:Лос-Анджелес, LA, ...
- Hindi:लॉस एंजेलिस, एलए, ...
Definition of la - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
musicTECH. syllable for the sixth note in solfègeTECH.
- In solfège, we sing do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti.
2.
- He's just a la from down the street.
Interjection
1.
attentionused to draw attention
- La, there she goes again!
2.
emotionused as an exclamation of surprise
- La, I didn't see you there!
3.
musicRare expresses the sound of music or singingRare
- La, la, la, I can't hear you!
Expressions with la
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ordered and priced separately from a menu
She preferred an à la carte option to a fixed menu..
that's life
She lost the game, but c'est la vie.
before something became widely known or popular
He was an environmentalist avant la lettre, advocating for nature in the 1960s.
person or thing that is the very best in a group
She is the crème de la crème of the class.
expresses joy in differences between people or things
Vive la différence, she said, embracing their unique styles.
used to mimic singing without words
She hummed a tune, going la la la.
said loudly to block out unwanted speech or noise
She shouted la la la to avoid hearing the bad news!
humorous phrase implying a lack of useful Spanish knowledge
He only knows 'donde esta la biblioteca' in Spanish.
used to say goodbye in a casual way
He waved and said, "Hasta la vista!"
fills in for words in a song or rhyme
She sang, 'Tra-la-la-la,' instead of the real words.
pretentious or snobbish in manner or style
She gave a la-de-da speech at the gala.
served with ice cream
I ordered apple pie à la mode.
cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms and green peppers
The chicken à la king was delicious.
cooked on a metal plate or grill
The fish was prepared a la plancha, giving it a unique flavor.
city in western Germany near Dutch and Belgian borders
Aix-la-Chapelle is famous for its cathedral.
northwestern suburb of Paris, historical royal residence
Clichy-la-Garenne is known for its historical significance.
refrain sung to the syllables fa-la-la
The carol included a cheerful fa-la refrain.
filler phrase in music to maintain rhythm
The folk song included 'fal la' to keep the beat.
official name of Jerez, a city in Andalusia
Jerez de la Frontera is a historic city in Andalusia.
dismisses something as unimportant or trivial
La-di-da, it's just a small scratch, nothing serious.
express surprise or admiration for something impressive or attractive
Ooh-la-la! That dress looks amazing on you!
city in central Bolivia known for its economy
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a major economic hub in Bolivia.
expression of joy or carefree attitude
He danced around, shouting tra-la-la.
used to say goodbye in a casual way
He waved and said, "Hasta la vista, baby!"
Origin of la
Latin, ille (that) + illa (she)
Examples of la in a sentence
She hit the la perfectly during her performance. The la was playing football in the alley. Every la in the neighborhood knows him. La, look at that beautiful sunset! La, what a surprise! La, what a delightful surprise!
La, I never expected such a gift! La, the melody echoed through the hall. She sang la softly to calm the baby.
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- French:la, voilà, ...
- German:La, schau, ...
- Italian:la, guarda, ...
- Spanish:la, mira, ...
- Portuguese:lá, olha, ...
- Chinese:拉, 喂, ...
- Japanese:ラ, ほら, ...
- Arabic:لَا, هَيَّا, ...
- Hebrew:לָה, הִנֵּה, ...
- Russian:шестая нота, смотри, ...
- Ukrainian:ля, дивись, ...
- Hindi:ला, देखो, ...
Definition of La - Reverso English Dictionary
Other
chemistryTECH. soft white metallic element found in rare earth mineralsTECH.
- La is used in some camera lenses.
- La is added to improve glass quality.
- Researchers studied the properties of La alloys.
Expressions with La
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act as if not aware of reality or surroundings
He is in La La Land during class.
reclining chair made by La-Z-Boy
He fell asleep in his La-Z-Boy.
team sport played outdoors with nets on sticks
Lacrosse is popular at many high schools.
the capital city of Andorra
Andorra La Vella is a beautiful place to visit.
country in Western Europe known for its culture
La France is famous for its cuisine and art.
the national anthem of France
They sang La Marseillaise at the ceremony.
bolivian department whose capital city has the same name
The department of La Paz is rich in culture.
capital city of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
La Plata is known for its unique city plan and green spaces..
city in Liguria, Italy, known for its port
La Spezia is famous for its naval base.
mythical paradise in literature
The novel describes a journey to Shangri-La.
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- French:lanthane, ...
- German:La, ...
- Italian:La, ...
- Spanish:La, ...
- Portuguese:lantânio, ...
- Chinese:镧, ...
- Japanese:La, ...
- Arabic:لانثانوم, ...
- Hebrew:לַנְתָן, ...
- Russian:La, ...
- Ukrainian:La, ...
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