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"Beta" is a noun which is often translated as "beta", and "Pepe" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Joe". Learn more about the difference between "beta" and "Pepe" below.
la beta(
beh
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tah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. beta
¿La letra griega beta es la misma que la ese aguda alemana?Is the Greek letter beta the same as the German Sharp S?
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Pepe(
peh
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peh
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Joe
Se llama José pero le decimos Pepe.His name is Joseph but we call him Joe.
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