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"Contesta" is a form of "contesta", a noun which is often translated as "answer". "Ricardo" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Richard". Learn more about the difference between "contesta" and "Ricardo" below.
la contesta(
kohn
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tehs
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tah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (general)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
a. answer
La contesta del profesor me dejó confundido.The teacher's answer confused me.
b. reply
Espero que la contesta de la directora sea favorable.I hope the manager's reply is favorable.
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Ricardo(
rree
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kahr
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doh
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Richard
Ricardo moved to Germany to do his PhD.Richard se mudó a Alemania para hacer su doctorado.
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