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"Emblema" is a noun which is often translated as "emblem", and "galón" is a noun which is often translated as "gallon". Learn more about the difference between "emblema" and "galón" below.
el emblema(
ehm
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bleh
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mah
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (image)
2. (insignia)
a. badge
El presidente llevaba un pequeño emblema de su país en la solapa de la chaqueta.The president wore a small badge representing his country on the lapel of his jacket.
el galón(
gah
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lohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. gallon
Mi carro puede recorrer unos 60 kilómetros por galón.My car can do about 60 kilometers to the gallon.
2. (military)
a. stripe
Supimos que el soldado era un sargento por sus galones.We knew the soldier was a sargeant because of his stripes.
3. (decoration)
a. braid
El actor llevaba un sombrero azul con un galón de plata.The actor was wearing a blue hat with a silver braid.
