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"El armario" is a form of "armario", a noun which is often translated as "wardrobe". "El microondas" is a form of "microondas", a noun which is often translated as "microwave". Learn more about the difference between "el armario" and "el microondas" below.
el armario(
ahr
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mah
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ryoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. wardrobe (for clothing)
Puedes encontrar tu ropa en el armario de tu habitación.You can find your clothes in the wardrobe in your room.
b. closet
Cuelga esa ropa en el armario.Hang those clothes in the closet.
c. cupboard (for food or dishes)
Trajo los platos del armario y los puso en la mesa.He brought the dishes from the cupboard and put them on the table.
d. cabinet
Guarda tu cepillo de dientes en el armario.Keep your toothbrush in the cabinet.
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el microondas(
mee
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kroh
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ohn
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dahs
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. microwave
Calenté mi café rápidamente en el microondas.I quickly heated up my coffee in the microwave.
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