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"Earn" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "ganar", and "term" is a noun which is often translated as "el término". Learn more about the difference between "earn" and "term" below.
earn(
uhrn
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. ganar
Ann earns a lot as a manager.Ann gana bastante como gerente.
b. cobrar
How much do you earn per hour?¿Cuánto cobras por hora?
a. ganarse
He earned a decent living as a bartender.Se ganaba una buena vida como bárman.
The singer earned the audience's respect.El cantante se ganó el respeto del público.
a. obtener
In 1980, Johnson earned a master's degree in Electronics.En 1980, Johnson obtuvo un título de máster en electrónica.
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term(
tuhrm
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el término
(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).
(M)
The origin of the term "rule of thumb" is controversial.El origin del término "regla del pulgar" es controvertido.
a. el plazo
(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).
(M)
I want a short-term loan.Quiero un préstamo de corto plazo.
b. el periodo
(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).
(M)
Replacement or repair of a part does not extend the warranty term.El reemplazo o la reparación de una pieza no extiende el periodo de la garantía.
c. el período
(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).
(M)
The term of this agreement is six months beginning on the date of the first payment.El período de este acuerdo es de seis meses a partir de la fecha del primer pago.
d. el mandato
(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).
(M)
(official or political)
The president's term lasts six years.El mandato del presidente es de seis años.
a. el trimestre
(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).
(M)
(three months)
After term ends, we're all going to the beach.Después de que se acabe el trimestre, nos vamos todos a la playa.
b. el cuatrimestre
(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).
(M)
(four months)
When does the new term begin?¿Cuándo empieza el nuevo cuatrimestre?
c. el semestre
(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).
(M)
(six months)
He's studying calculus and physics this term.Está estudiando cálculo y física este semestre.
a. el término
(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).
(M)
I recommend that you rest until the pregnancy is brought to term.Recomiendo que descanses hasta llevar el embarazo a término.
a. el término
(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).
(M)
I don't know which term in the equation you are referring to.No sé a cuál término de la ecuación te refieres.
a. la condena
(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).
(F)
The prisoner will serve his term in New York.El prisionera cumplirá su condena en Nueva York.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. calificar de
They termed the president a hero for his decision.Calificaron de héroe al presidente por su decisión.
b. llamar
I think the director has incorrectly been termed a genius.Creo que el director ha sido llamado un genio erróneamente .
terms
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. las condiciones
(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).
(F)
Per the terms of this agreement, you will pay a monthly maintenance fee.Según las condiciones de este acuerdo, pagarás una cuota de mantenimiento mensual.
b. los términos
(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).
(M)
What are the terms of this contract?¿Cuáles son los términos de este contrato?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Alejandra and Marisol are on good terms right now, but I don't think it will last long.Alejandra y Marisol se llevan bien actualmente, pero dudo que dure mucho.
I'm on friendly terms with most of my neighbors.Tengo una buena relación con la mayoría de mis vecinos.
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