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"Butaca" is a noun which is often translated as "armchair", and "localidad" is a noun which is often translated as "town". Learn more about the difference between "butaca" and "localidad" below.
la butaca(
boo
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tah
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kah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. armchair
De niña, mi abuelo me leía cuentos de hadas sentado en su butaca.As a young girl, my grandfather would read me fairy tales sitting in his armchair.
b. easy chair
Mi papá parece estar pegado a su butaca los domingos.My dad seems to be glued to his easy chair on Sundays.
a. seat
Las butacas de este cine son muy cómodas.The seats in this theater are very comfortable.
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la localidad(
loh
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kah
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lee
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dahd
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. town
Santa Fe es una localidad ubicada cerca de Bogotá.Santa Fe is a town located near Bogota.
b. place
Esta localidad ofrece buena comida y un ambiente para relajarse.This place offers good food and a relaxing environment.
c. locality
Visitamos algunas localidades alrededor de la ciudad.We visited some localities around the city.
a. seat
Conseguimos localidades en la primera fila.We got seats in the first row.
b. ticket (for admission)
Tengo localidades para la función de las 8 pm.I have tickets for the 8 pm performance.
a. location
La localidad del hostal es muy conveniente.The hostel's location is very convenient.
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