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"Caracol" is a noun which is often translated as "snail", and "edificio" is a noun which is often translated as "building". Learn more about the difference between "caracol" and "edificio" below.
el caracol()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el edificio()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
