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"Ataúd" is a noun which is often translated as "coffin", and "féretro" is a noun which is also often translated as "coffin". Learn more about the difference between "ataúd" and "féretro" below.
el ataúd()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el féretro()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).