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"Coffee" is a noun which is often translated as "el café", and "I need one" is a phrase which is often translated as "necesito uno". Learn more about the difference between "coffee" and "I need one" below.
coffee(
ka
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fi
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (beverage)
2. (botany)
I need one(
ay
nid
wuhn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. necesito uno (masculine)
How many salmon fillets would you like? - I need one, please.¿Cuántos filetes de salmón le gustaría? - Necesito uno, por favor.
b. necesito una (feminine)
Can you lend me a graphing calculator? I need one by Friday.¿Puedes prestarme una calculadora gráfica? - Necesito una para el viernes.
c. necesito un (before a masculine singular noun)
I need one more volunteer from the audience.Necesito un voluntario más del público.