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"Compuesto" is a form of "compuesto", a noun which is often translated as "compound". "Pasado simple" is a noun which is often translated as "simple past". Learn more about the difference between "compuesto" and "pasado simple" below.
el compuesto, compuesto(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (chemistry)
a. compound
El ácido sulfúrico es un compuesto químico que debe manipularse con precaución.Sulfuric acid is a chemical compound that should be handled with care.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (serene)
a. composed
El viudo se mantuvo muy compuesto en el funeral.The widower was very composed at the funeral.
a. dressed up
Iba muy compuesta para su cita romántica.She was all dressed up for her romantic date.
5. (botany)
el pasado simple(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. simple past
No sé cuándo usar el pasado simple y cuándo usar el presente perfecto.I don't know when to use the simple past and when the present perfect.
