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"Drinking" is a form of "drinking", a noun which is often translated as "beber". "Security" is a noun which is often translated as "la seguridad". Learn more about the difference between "drinking" and "security" below.
drinking(
drihngk
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ihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (alcoholism)
a. el alcoholismo (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).
She decided to seek help for her problems with drinking.Decidió buscar ayuda para sus problemas con el alcoholismo.
b. la bebida (F) (colloquial)
(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).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Drinking has always been his problem.La bebida siempre ha sido su problema.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
security(
suh
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kyoor
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uh
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di
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la seguridad (F)
(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).
There is heightened security due to the president's visit.Debido a la visita del presidente, la seguridad es mayor.
2. (safety)
a. la seguridad (F)
(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 bus driver checked the tires to ensure the security of his passengers.El conductor del autobús revisó los neumáticos para garantizar la seguridad de los pasajeros.
b. la estabilidad (F)
(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).
Experts say there is a correlation between sleep and emotional security.Los expertos dicen que hay una correlación entre el sueño y la estabilidad emocional.
a. la seguridad (F)
(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).
If you don't leave my office, I'll call security.Si no te vas de mi oficina, llamaré a seguridad.
5. (legal)
a. la garantía (F)
(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).
Before we begin construction, you'll need to sign the security agreement.Antes de comenzar la construcción, tendrás que firmar el contrato de garantía.
securities
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
6. (finance)
a. los valores (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).
Charles has a diversified securities portfolio. Charles tiene una cartera de valores diversificada.
b. los títulos (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).
Some of the securities are tied up with a bankrupt construction firm.Algunos de los títulos están ligados a una empresa constructora en quiebra.
