you have the word for alter wrong!

Question

Hello, Sitting here in espanol dos relizing that you have the word for alter wrong. you have alter when it is altar not er. please fix this. thanks a catrillion just tryingto help yall out!!!

Sorry, Patty, but I think that you're confusing the two English words. The dictionary gives the correct translations. - --Mariana--, Oct 27, 2011

That should be "realizing". - Sheily, Oct 27, 2011

Answer 1

The word alter is a verb meaning to change.

The word altar is a noun referring to something found in or at a place of worship.

Is this the source of your confusion?

Answer 2

Alter:

Change, alter, arrange

Altar:

The table in Christian churches where the mass is celebrated.

Or in Aztec ceremonies the table where maidens/youths were sacrificed or ... - samdie, Oct 27, 2011

Answer 3

I just checked, and the dictionary entries for both altar and alter seem correct to me, so I really am unsure as to where the supposed error lies.

Were you possibly referring to a particular set of user created flashcards? If this is the case, then you would need to PM the user who made the set to make them aware of their error. These sets are often created by users whose proficiency with the language(s) may be low, so you should always use your best discretion when reviewing another person's sets.