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"Caballeros" is a form of "caballero", a noun which is often translated as "gentleman". "Percheros" is a form of "perchero", a noun which is often translated as "coat stand". Learn more about the difference between "caballeros" and "percheros" below.
el caballero(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (polite man)
a. gentleman
Un verdadero caballero es respetuoso con todos.A true gentleman is respectful to everyone.
2. (noble)
a. knight
El rey le otorgó tierras y riquezas al caballero.The king bestowed lands and wealth on the knight.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (courteous)
a. gentlemanly
El joven caballero le ayudó a la mujer de edad avanzada a cruzar la calle.The gentlemanly young man helped the elderly woman cross the street.
el perchero(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. coat stand (standing)
Hay tantos abrigos en el perchero que se va a volcar.There are so many coats on the coat stand that it's going to fall over.
b. coat rack (on the wall)
¿Me traes la chaqueta roja que he colgado en el perchero?Could you please bring me the red jacket I left on the coat rack?
c. clothes rack (on the wall)
Instalaré un perchero más grande para poder colgar más ropa.I will install a new clothes rack so that I can hang more clothes.
