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"Complementarios" is a form of "complementario", an adjective which is often translated as "complementary". "Accesorios" is a form of "accesorio", a noun which is often translated as "accessory". Learn more about the difference between "complementarios" and "accesorios" below.
complementario(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (additional)
a. complementary
La lectura complementaria me ayudó a entender el texto principal.The complementary reading helped me to understand the main text.
b. supplementary
Aquellas familias con menos recursos recibirán una ayuda complementaria.Those families with fewer resources will receive a supplementary aid.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (in lottery)
a. bonus numbers
Los complementarios de la lotería de esta semana fueron los números 4, 10, 23, 12.The bonus numbers for this week's lottery were 4, 10, 23, 12.
3. (physics)
a. complementary colors
Si usas los complementarios en este cuadro el contraste será mayor.If you use complementary colors in this painting there will be more contrast.
4. (geometry)
a. complementary angle
Determinar el valor del complementario X.Find the value of complementary angle X.
el accesorio, accesorio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. accessory
Los accesorios del celular vienen en una caja aparte.The cellphone accessories come in a separate box.
b. attachment
Esta manguera tiene un accesorio que te permite regar todo el jardín en cuestión de minutos.This hose has an attachment that allows you to water the whole garden in a matter of minutes.
a. spare part
Los accesorios del auto están en el garaje.The spare parts for the car are in the garage.
3. (clothing)
a. accessory
No soy bueno para combinar accesorios con mis prendas.I'm not good at matching accessories with my outfits.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (secondary)
a. incidental
Omite los datos accesorios y cuéntanos un resumen de lo que sucedió.Skip the incidental information and summarize what happened.
b. accessory
El artículo 24 solo es una cláusula accesoria.Article 24 is just an accessory provision.
