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"C" is a noun which is often translated as "c", and "ex" is a noun which is often translated as "ex". Learn more about the difference between "c" and "ex" below.
la c(
seh
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. c
La palabra "cómodo" empieza con la letra c.The word "cómodo" begins with the letter c.
a. C
Toca una C y luego una B.Play a C and then a B.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. C
Dicen que va llegar a 30°C hoy.They're saying it'll get up to 30°C today.
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el ex, la ex(
ehks
)
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).
masculine or feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(former romantic partner)
a. ex
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Por supuesto que no invité a mi ex a mi boda!Of course I didn't invite my ex to my wedding!
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