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"Arriba de" is a phrase which is often translated as "above", and "parte superior" is a noun which is often translated as "top". Learn more about the difference between "arriba de" and "parte superior" below.
arriba de(
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rree
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deh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. above
Tiene una cicatriz arriba del ojo derecho.He's got a scar above his right eye.
a. on top of
El sombrero está arriba del ropero.The hat is on top of the wardrobe.
a. more than
En este lago hay arriba de 1,000 especies de peces.There are more than 1,000 species of fish in this lake.
b. over
MIguel mide arriba de 6 pies.Miguel is over 6 feet tall.
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la parte superior(
pahr
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teh
 
soo
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peh
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ryohr
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. top
Quiero que el número de las páginas figure en la parte superior de la hoja.I want the page numbers on the top of the pages.
b. upper part
Tienes que ganar fuerza en la parte superior de tu cuerpo.You need to gain strength in the upper part of your body.
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