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"Anexo" is a form of "anexo", a noun which is often translated as "annex". "Adjunto" is a form of "adjunto", an adjective which is often translated as "attached". Learn more about the difference between "anexo" and "adjunto" below.
el anexo, anexo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (building)
a. annex (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El gobierno local propuso ampliar la biblioteca con un anexo.The local government proposed adding an annex to the library.
b. annexe (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El museo va a abrir una exposición en el anexo que construyeron detrás del edificio principal.The museum is opening an exhibition in the annexe that was built on to the rear of the main building.
a. appendix
Las observaciones figuran en el Anexo 1, al final del presente documento.The notes are included in Appendix 1, at the end of this document.
b. supplement
La tesis viene acompañada de un anexo explicativo.The thesis comes with an explanatory supplement.
c. annex (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Para más información, consultar Anexo II.For further information, please consult Annex II.
d. annexe (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Ver Anexo A en página 101.See Annexe B on page 101.
e. enclosure (with letter)
Por favor, vea los anexos enviados con esta carta.Please see enclosures included with this letter.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (adjoining)
a. connected
El complejo hotelero consta de dos edificios anexos.The hotel complex consists of two connected buildings.
b. joined
Los dos apartamentos están anexos a la casa principal.The two apartments are joined to the main house.
c. annexed
El centro de urgencias se encuentra en un edificio anexo al hospital.The emergency room is located in a building annexed to the hospital.
4. (included)
a. attached (to email)
El archivo anexo que envié en el correo contenía las fotos del viaje.The attached file I sent in the e-mail contained pictures from our trip.
b. enclosed (with letter)
Anexo a la presente carta está el informe de actividades del mes.The monthly activity update is enclosed with this letter.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
En cuanto a la lista de nombres, te la envié anexa a mi último correo.As for the list of names, I attached it to the last email I sent you.
Te envío unas cuantas fotos de los niños anexas a este mensaje.I'm attaching to this email a few photos of the children.
5. (additional)
adjunto, el adjunto, la adjunto(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (included)
2. (supporting)
a. associate
Mi hijo es profesor adjunto de filosofía en la universidad.My son is an associate professor of philosophy at the university.
b. assistant
Mi madre trabaja como directora adjunta del hospital.My mother works as assistant director of the hospital.
c. deputy
Como alcalde adjunto, tengo bastante influencia en el pueblo.As deputy mayor, I have a lot of influence in the town.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (computing)
a. attachment
No sé qué pasa. No he podido bajar el adjunto.I don't know what's wrong. I haven't been able to download the attachment.
a. adjunct
Esta cláusula es un adjunto porque califica el resto de la oración.This clause is an adjunct because it modifies the rest of the sentence.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
6. (included)
a. enclosed
Adjunto le envío una copia de mi pasaporte y carnet de seguro social.Please find enclosed a copy of my passport and social security card.
