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"Carreteras" is a form of "carretera", a noun which is often translated as "road". "Ciudades" is a form of "ciudad", a noun which is often translated as "city". Learn more about the difference between "carreteras" and "ciudades" below.
la carretera(
kah
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rreh
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teh
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rah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. road
La carretera que te lleva a la montaña está cerrada.The road that takes you to the mountains is closed.
b. highway
El límite de velocidad en la carretera es de 110 mi/h.The speed limit on the highway is 110 mph.
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la ciudad(
syoo
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dahd
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. city
Esmeralda dice que su ciudad preferida es París.Esmeralda says that her favorite city is Paris.
b. town
Mis abuelos viven en una ciudad pequeña cerca de Minneapolis.My grandparents live in a small town near Minneapolis.
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