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la
1[lah]
noun
the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone A.
la
2[law, lah]
interjection
(used as an exclamation of wonder, surprise, etc.).
La, sir, how you do go on!
La
3lanthanum.
LA
4abbreviation
Louisiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
La.
5abbreviation
Louisiana.
L.A.
6abbreviation
Latin America.
Law Agent.
Library Association.
Local Agent.
Los Angeles.
LA
1abbreviation
Legislative Assembly
Library Association
local agent
Los Angeles
Louisiana
La
2symbol
lanthanum
La.
3abbreviation
Louisiana
la
4/ lɑː /
noun
music a variant spelling of lah
la
5/ lɔː /
interjection
an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
la
6abbreviation
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of la1
Example Sentences
When my father was crossing the U.S.-Mexico border like an undocumented Road Runner back in the 1970s, la migra caught him more than a few times.
At Martín García Island, Argentina, a series of crags amid the Río de la Plata delta, she tries to make sense of crooked crosses cast from a single mold.
Once they arrived at the agent’s home, prosecutors allege the women got out and shouted “la migra lives here,” and “ICE lives on your street and you should know,” according to the indictment.
Her trophy haul with Barcelona is impressive - seven league titles, three European crowns, nine Copas de la Reina and five Spanish Super Cups.
Even that is no guarantee la migra will leave me alone.
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