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"Un" is an indefinite article which is often translated as "a", and "s" is a noun which is often translated as "s". Learn more about the difference between "un" and "s" below.
un(
oon
)
An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
indefinite article
a. a
Había un coche estacionado en la puerta.There was a car parked at the gate.
b. an (before vowel sound)
Tienen una vieja cámara que todavía funciona.They have an old camera which is still working.
a. some
Compré unos libros muy interesantes.I bought some very interesting books.
Conseguí unas manzanas deliciosas en el mercado.I got some delicious apples at the market.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one
Solo queda un dulce en la caja.There's only one chocolate left in the box.
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la s(
eh
-
seh
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. s
"Seraphina" empieza con S."Seraphina" begins with an S.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. S
La ruta 10S está cerrada porque hubo un accidente.10S is closed because there was an accident.
a. s
Faltan 50 s para la media noche.It's 50 s to midnight.
La luz se mueve a una velocidad de aproximadamente 300,000,000 m/s.Light moves at a speed of approximately 300,000,000 m/s.
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