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"Dismissal" is a noun which is often translated as "el despido", and "leave of absence" is a phrase which is often translated as "permiso para ausentarse". Learn more about the difference between "dismissal" and "leave of absence" below.
dismissal(
dihs
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mihs
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uhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el despido (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her sudden dismissal caused a series of rumors around the office.Su despido repentino provocó una serie de rumores en la oficina.
b. la destitución (F) (official)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Secretary of the Treasury's clandestine actions were grounds for dismissal.Los actos clandestinos del secretario de Hacienda fueron el motivo de su destitución.
2. (legal)
a. el sobreseimiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her lawyer was counting on the dismissal of the case due to insufficient evidence.Su abogado contaba con el sobreseimiento del caso debido a la falta de pruebas.
b. la desestimación (F) (appeal)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The judge's dismissal of the appeal put an end to John's attempt to repossess the house.La desestimación del recurso por parte del juez puso fin al intento de John de recobrar la casa.
a. el rechazo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My boss's constant dismissal of my suggestions is really frustrating.Los rechazos constantes de mi jefe hacia mis sugerencias son muy frustrantes.
leave of absence(
liv
uhv
ahb
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sihns
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. permiso para ausentarse (a request)
Oscar requested a leave of absence for medical reasons.Oscar pidió permiso para ausentarse por razones médicas.
b. licencia (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Our supervisor took a leave of absence this month.Nuestro supervisor tomó una licencia este mes.
