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"Am" is a form of "be", a copular verb which is often translated as "ser". "Receiver" is a noun which is often translated as "el auricular". Learn more about the difference between "am" and "receiver" below.
be(
bi
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm going to the party. - So am I.Voy a la fiesta. - Yo también.
It is a lovely day, isn't it?Es un día precioso, ¿verdad?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't know how much salt is to be added to the sauce.No sé cuánta sal hay que añadir a la salsa.
The assignment is to be done by next Thursday.La tarea tiene que estar para el jueves que viene.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My baby is due in three months.Mi bebé nacerá dentro de tres meses.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the dentist.Mañana voy al dentista.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Had it not been for his family, he would have never become an artist.Si no fuera por su familia, nunca habría sido artista.
If I were you, I would not go.Yo en tu lugar, no iría.
receiver(
rih
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si
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vuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el auricular (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Please hang up the receiver and dial again.Por favor cuelgue el auricular y marque de nuevo.
b. el tubo (M) (Bolivia) (Southern Cone)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
I put my hand over the receiver and whispered to my mom, "It's Jean."Tapé el tubo con la mano y le dije a mi madre, "Es Jean".
2. (radio)
a. el receptor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A transmitter in the doorbell sends a signal to a portable receiver when the bell is pressed.Un transmisor en el timbre envía una señal a un receptor portátil cuando se toca el timbre.
a. el receptor (M), la receptora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
As well as being a great receiver, he's not a bad passer.Además de ser un excelente receptor, también sabe hacer buenos pases.
4. (recipient)
a. el destinatario (M), la destinataria (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
To transmit the document, the sender dials the number of the receiver.Para transmitir el documento, el remitente marca el número del destinatario.
5. (commerce)
a. el comerciante de objetos robados (M), la comerciante de objetos robados (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The police had been watching him and knew he had been acting as a receiver.La policía lo había estado vigilando y sabía que era comerciante de objetos robados.
b. el perista (M), la perista (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We have reason to believe that you obtained this watch from a receiver.Tenemos motivos para pensar que usted obtuvo este reloj de un perista.
6. (finance)
a. el síndico (M), la síndica (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company has asked its bankers to appoint a receiver.La empresa pidió a su banco nombrar un síndico.
receivers
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (finance)
a. la administración jurídica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The receivers have been called in and potential buyers are being sought for the company.La empresa se puso en manos de la administración judicial y se están buscando posibles compradores.
