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"Ceja" is a form of "ceja", a noun which is often translated as "eyebrow". "Arete" is a form of "arete", a noun which is often translated as "earring". Learn more about the difference between "ceja" and "arete" below.
la ceja(
seh
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hah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. eyebrow
Él tenía ojos azules brillantes que contrastaban con sus cejas oscuras.He had bright blue eyes that contrasted with his dark eyebrows.
a. capo
¿Para qué se usan las cejas cuando se toca la guitarra?What are capos used for when playing a guitar?
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el arete(
ah
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reh
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teh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. earring
Quisiera comprarme un par de aretes que hagan juego con mi collar de perlas.I'd like to buy a pair of earrings to match my pearl necklace.
¡Oh, no! Creo que se me perdió un arete en la fiesta.Oh, no! I think I lost an earring at the party.
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