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"Asistente" is a noun which is often translated as "assistant", and "asistenta" is a noun which is often translated as "cleaning lady". Learn more about the difference between "asistente" and "asistenta" below.
el asistente, la asistente, asistente(
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)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).
1. (profession)
a. attendee
Los asistentes al congreso recibieron una constancia.The attendees to the conference received a certificate.
b. participant
Muchos de los asistentes se pusieron de pie al final de la conferencia.Many participants stood up at the end of the conference.
3. (military)
a. orderly
El asistente realizaba muchas tareas para el comandante.The orderly carried out many tasks for the commanding officer.
b. batman (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Asignaron al soldado para asistente de los demás en su cuartel.The soldier was assigned to be a batman for the others in his barracks.
a. servant
Los asistentes ensillaban el caballo mientras el conde se despedía de su hermana.The servants saddled the horse as the count kissed his sister goodbye.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
la asistenta(
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a. cleaning lady
La asistenta viene una vez a la semana para limpiar las zonas comunes.The cleaning lady comes once a week to clean the communal areas.
