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"Condón" is a noun which is often translated as "condom", and "preservativo" is a noun which is also often translated as "condom". Learn more about the difference between "condón" and "preservativo" below.
el condón(
kohn
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dohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el preservativo(
preh
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sehr
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bah
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tee
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. condom
Hay que saber ponerse el preservativo para que funcione correctamente.You have to know how to put on a condom so that it works properly.
a. preservative
Los preservativos ayudan a que los alimentos duren más.Preservatives help food last longer.
