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"Puesto" is a form of "puesto", a noun which is often translated as "position". "Changarro" is a noun which is often translated as "small store". Learn more about the difference between "changarro" and "puesto" below.
el changarro(
chahn
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gah
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rroh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. small store (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay un changarro cerca donde venden pollos más baratos que en el supermercado.There's a small store nearby that sells chickens at a lower price than at the supermarket.
b. small shop
Mi familia tiene un changarro de tamales.Our family runs a small shop that sells tamales.
el puesto, puesto(
pwehs
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (job)
a. position
Tiene un puesto muy bien pagado en la empresa.She has a very well paid position at the company.
2. (military)
a. place
Todos tienen que devolver los libros a sus puestos.Everyone must return the books to their place.
a. place
Siempre sacan el primer puesto en la competencia.They always come out in first place in the competition.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. well-dressed
Un joven muy puesto acaba de tocar a la puerta.A very well-dressed young man just knocked on the door.
