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"Es" is a form of "ser", a copular verb which is often translated as "to be". "Arbitrariedad" is a noun which is often translated as "arbitrariness". Learn more about the difference between "arbitrariedad" and "es" below.
la arbitrariedad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. arbitrariness
La supuesta arbitrariedad del número pi intriga a los matemáticos.The supposed arbitrariness of the number pi intrigues mathematicians.
2. (unjust act)
a. arbitrary action
No entiendo la arbitrariedad de mi jefe cuando tiene que elegir quiénes pueden irse de vacaciones.I don't understand my boss' arbitrary actions when it comes to choosing who can go on vacation.
ser(
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)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.).
a. to be made of
El casillero antiguo de mi abuela es de roble.My grandma's antique dresser is made of oak.
a. to root for
Yo soy del mejor equipo del mundo: FC Barcelona.I root for the best team in the world: FC Barcelona.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
a. to be
Son las siete de la mañana.It is seven in the morning.
Era de noche cuando llegaron.It was night when they arrived.
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. to be
El edificio fue diseñado por un equipo de arquitectos.The building was built by a team of architects.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
