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"Ua" is a form of "ua", a noun which is often translated as "ua". "Dedo" is a noun which is often translated as "finger". Learn more about the difference between "dedo" and "ua" below.
el dedo(
deh
-
doh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. finger (hand)
Me corté el dedo haciendo la cena.I cut my finger making dinner.
b. toe (foot)
Tengo los pies tan fríos que ya no siento los dedos.My feet are so cold that I can't feel my toes.
a. inch
¿Me puedes cortar dos dedos de cinta?Can you cut me an inch of tape?
b. splash
¿Cuánta leche quieres un tu café? - Un dedo nomás.How much milk do you want in your coffee? - Just a splash.
c. drop
¿Te sirvo otro trago? - Solo un dedo.Do you want a top-up? - Just a drop.
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ua(
wah
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. ua
La palabra "agua" incluye el diptongo "ua".The word "water" includes the diphthong "ua."
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