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"Complementos" is a form of "complementos", a plural noun which is often translated as "accessories". "Botanas" is a form of "botana", a noun which is often translated as "snack". Learn more about the difference between "complementos" and "botanas" below.
los complementos(
kohm
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pleh
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mehn
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tohs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (automobile)
a. accessories
Aquí venden complementos para todas las marcas de autos.They sell accessories for all brands of cars.
el complemento
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (supplement)
a. complement
La impresora multifuncional es el complemento perfecto para su oficina en casa.The multifunction printer is the perfect complement to your home office.
3. (culinary)
a. accompaniment
Las acelgas son un buen complemento para el pescado a la plancha.Chard is a good accompaniment to grilled fish.
a. complement
El complemento de un ángulo de 30 grados tiene 60 grados.The complement of a 30-degree angle has 60 degrees.
5. (grammar)
a. complement
En la frase "pon el libro en la mesa" el complemento preposicional de "en" es "la mesa".In the sentence "Put the book on the table," the prepositional complement of "on" is "the table".
b. object
El complemento directo recibe la acción de un verbo transitivo.A direct object receives the action of a transitive verb.
6. (extra pay)
a. bonus
El salario base es bajo, pero me pagan complementos por antigüedad e idiomas.The base salary is low, but I get paid bonuses for seniority and languages.
7. (ornament)
a. accessory
Ese collar es el complemento perfecto para tu vestido verde.That necklace is the perfect accessory to your green dress.
la botana(
boh
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. snack
Mientras mirábamos el partido, comimos botanas y bebimos refresco.We ate snacks and drank sodas while we watched the game.
b. appetizer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La anfitriona trajo una botana para los comensales.The hostess brought an appetizer for the dinner guests.
c. appetiser (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las botanas consistían en fiambre y queso.The appetiser consisted of cold cuts and cheese.
