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"Calle" is a form of "calle", a noun which is often translated as "street". "Ascensores" is a form of "ascensor", a noun which is often translated as "elevator". Learn more about the difference between "calle" and "ascensores" below.
la calle(
kah
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yeh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (public way)
2. (outdoors)
el ascensor(
ah
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sehn
-
sohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general) (Caribbean) (Mexico) (South America) (Spain)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Regionalism used in Spain
a. elevator (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El ascensor no funciona.The elevator is out of service.
b. lift (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Solo uso el ascensor cuando estoy cansado.I only use the lift when I'm tired.
