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"Calma" is a form of "calma", a noun which is often translated as "calm". "Piojo" is a noun which is often translated as "louse". Learn more about the difference between "calma" and "piojo" below.
la calma(
kahl
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mah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. calm
El presidente hizo una llamada a la calma ante los disturbios.The president called for calm in the face of the riots.
a. calm
Nos tocaron cinco días de calma, sin olas y con muy poco viento.We had five days of calm, without waves and with very little wind.
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el piojo(
pyoh
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hoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. louse
El piojo es un insecto increíblemente resistente.The louse is an incredibly resistant insect.
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