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"Balda" is a form of "balda", a noun which is often translated as "shelf". "Pasillo" is a noun which is often translated as "hall". Learn more about the difference between "balda" and "pasillo" below.
la balda(
bahl
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dah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (furniture)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. shelf
La estantería tiene tres baldas fuertes.The bookcase has three strong shelves.
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el pasillo(
pah
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see
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yoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. hall
El baño está al final del pasillo a la derecha.The bathroom is at the end of the hall to the right.
b. corridor
Los estudiantes se quedaron platicando en el pasillo.The students stood around chatting in the corridor.
c. hallway
Tenemos fotos de nuestros hijos colgadas en el pasillo.We have pictures of our children hanging in the hallway.
a. aisle
El pan se encuentra en el pasillo número nueve.The bread can be found in aisle nine.
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