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"El cine" is a form of "cine", a noun which is often translated as "cinema". "La estación" is a form of "estación", a noun which is often translated as "season". Learn more about the difference between "el cine" and "la estación" below.
el cine(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cinema
Claudia está haciendo su tesis sobre el cine italiano de mediados del siglo XX.Claudia is writing her thesis on mid-20th century Italian cinema.
Me encanta el cine mucho más que el teatro.I love the cinema much more than the theater.
a. movie theater
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El cine de nuestro pueblo está justo al lado de la oficina de correos.The movie theater in our town is right next to the post office.
b. movies
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Mi novio y yo vamos al cine esta noche para ver una película.My boyfriend and I are going to the movies tonight to watch a movie.
c. cinema
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Después de cenar, sugiero que vayamos al cine a ver qué ponen.After dinner, I suggest that we go to the cinema to see what's on.
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la estación(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. season
Las hojas cambian de color con las estaciones.Leaves change color with the seasons.
a. station
¿Me dices cómo se llega a la estación de autobuses?Can you tell me the way to the bus station?
a. station
No me gusta la música de esta estación de radio.I don't like the music on this radio station.
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