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"Arete" is a form of "arete", a noun which is often translated as "earring". "Ombligo" is a noun which is often translated as "belly button". Learn more about the difference between "arete" and "ombligo" below.
el arete(
ah
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reh
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teh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. earring
Quisiera comprarme un par de aretes que hagan juego con mi collar de perlas.I'd like to buy a pair of earrings to match my pearl necklace.
¡Oh, no! Creo que se me perdió un arete en la fiesta.Oh, no! I think I lost an earring at the party.
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el ombligo(
ohm
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blee
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goh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. belly button (colloquial)
El bebé tiene un poco de pelusa en el ombligo.The baby has a little fluff in his belly button.
b. navel
Tiene un piercing en el ombligo.She has a piercing in her navel.
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