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"El telescopio" is a form of "telescopio", a noun which is often translated as "telescope". "Estrella fugaz" is a noun which is often translated as "shooting star". Learn more about the difference between "el telescopio" and "estrella fugaz" below.
el telescopio(
teh
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lehs
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koh
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pyoh
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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. telescope
Hay estrellas que solo se pueden ver con un telescopio porque su luz es muy tenue.Some stars are only visible with a telescope because their light is very weak.
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la estrella fugaz(
ehs
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treh
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yah
 
foo
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gahs
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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. shooting star
Si ves una estrella fugaz, ¡pide un deseo!If you see a shooting star, make a wish!
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