usage of "arma"
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Quick question, which would be more correct?
Example: Compró un arma, pero no quiero usarlo nunca or.... Compró un arma, pero no quiero usarla nunca
I'm confused if it should be masculine (lo) to agree with masculine article un, or should it be (la) to agree with arma?
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updated Aug 4, 2015
posted by 1158511
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I believe it should be "la" to agree with the noun. One only uses "un" with "arma" (and a few other feminine words beginning with "a") so that it doesn't sound awkward saying "una arma." "Aqua" is another example - un agua, las aguas.
updated Aug 4, 2015
edited by Winkfish
posted by Winkfish
:) - ian-hill, Aug 4, 2015
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it is: Compré un arma, pero no quiero usarla nunca.
updated Aug 4, 2015
posted by hanna08
Welcome to SpanishDict. What is your level of Spanish? - rac1, Aug 4, 2015
Most likely, but I could say "he bought a gun, but I don't want to ever use it". So it depends on context. ;) - bosquederoble, Aug 4, 2015
