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"Artes" is a form of "artes", a plural noun which is often translated as "arts". "Oficios" is a form of "oficio", a noun which is often translated as "trade". Learn more about the difference between "artes" and "oficios" below.
las artes(
ahr
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tehs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. arts
Ella estudia una carrera en Bellas Artes, mientras su hermano estudia artes marciales.She is getting a degree in Fine Arts, while her brother is studying martial arts.
el arte
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. art
Visitamos el Museo de Arte Moderno en Nueva York.We visited the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
3. (ability)
4. (craftiness)
el oficio(
oh
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fee
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (occupation)
2. (purpose)
a. function
El oficio de la empresa es de llevar a cabo estudios de mercado.The company's function is to conduct market research.
a. official letter
El juez envió un oficio a la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores exhortando una clarificación.The judge sent an official letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanding clarification.
4. (religious)
