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"Adjetivo" is a form of "adjetivo", a noun which is often translated as "adjective". "De lo más" is a phrase which is often translated as "really". Learn more about the difference between "de lo más" and "adjetivo" below.
de lo más(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. really
Aunque viéndolo a él no lo dirías, su hermana es de lo más chic.Although looking at him you wouldn't guess, his sister is really chic.
b. highly
Es un programa de lo más sofisticado, que requiere una computadora de última generación.It's a highly sophisticated program, that requires a state-of-the-art computer.
c. most
Es una película de lo más aburrido, aunque reconozco que los efectos especiales son buenos.It's a most boring film; although I admit the special effects are good.
d. exceptionally
Era un hombre de lo más inteligente, que podría haber estudiado lo que hubiera querido.He was an exceptionally intelligent man, who could have studied anything he chose.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La decoración de su casa es de lo más austero que he visto nunca.Her house decor is among the most austere I've ever seen.
Su marido es de lo más antipático que te puedas imaginar.Her husband is the most unfriendly person you can imagine.
el adjetivo(
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (grammar)
a. adjective
¿Me ayudas a traducir estas frases adjetivas?Can you help me translate these adjective phrases?
b. adjectival
La oración adjetiva suele aparecer junto al nombre al que modifica.The adjectival clause usually appears next to the noun it modifies.
