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"Cuaderno" is a noun which is often translated as "notebook", and "carpeta de argollas" is a noun which is often translated as "ring binder". Learn more about the difference between "cuaderno" and "carpeta de argollas" below.
el cuaderno(
kwah
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dehr
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (for notes)
a. notebook
Saquen sus cuadernos y tomen notas.Take out your notebooks and take notes.
Lo que voy a explicar a continuación viene en el examen, así que abran sus cuadernos y tomen notas.What I'm about to explain will be on the test, so open your notebooks and take notes.
2. (exercises)
a. exercise book
Por favor, hagan los ejercicios en la página 33 de sus cuadernos.Please do the exercises on page 33 of your exercise books.
la carpeta de argollas(
kahr
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peh
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tah
deh
ahr
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goh
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yahs
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (office supplies) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. ring binder
Mi secretario guarda todos los expedientes en carpetas de argollas.My secretary keeps all the files in ring binders.
