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"El estadio" is a form of "estadio", a noun which is often translated as "stadium". "El ciudadano" is a form of "ciudadano", a noun which is often translated as "citizen". Learn more about the difference between "el estadio" and "el ciudadano" below.
el estadio(
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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. stadium
Es el primer partido que se juega en ese estadio desde su remodelación.It was the first match played in that stadium since it was remodeled.
a. stage
El tumor solo se puede extirpar si se descubre en su estadio inicial.The tumor can only be removed if it is found at an early stage.
b. phase
La metamorfosis de una mariposa consta de cuatro estadios.There are four phases in the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
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el ciudadano, la ciudadana(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. citizen
Los ciudadanos exigieron ser escuchados por el gobierno.The citizens demanded to be heard by the government.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. civic
Para que una ciudad se transforme en comunidad, se necesita el compromiso ciudadano.In order for a city to be transformed into a community, civic engagement is needed.
b. city
La vida ciudadana tiene ciertas ventajas comparada con la vida rural.City life has certain advantages compared to rural life.
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