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"Era" is a form of "era", a noun which is often translated as "era". "Fuera" is a form of "fuera", an adverb which is often translated as "outside". Learn more about the difference between "era" and "fuera" below.
la era(
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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. era
La revolución pacífica de 1989 parecía el comienzo de una nueva era.The peaceful revolution of 1989 seemed the dawn of a new era.
b. age
Con el cabo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, entramos a una nueva era. With the end of the Second World War, we entered a new age.
a. threshing floor
Limpió la era y llevó el grano al granero.He cleaned up the threshing floor and took the grain into the barn.
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fuera(
fweh
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rah
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. outside
Trato de pasar tiempo fuera todos los días.I try to spend time outside every day.
a. out
¡Salgan fuera! Están manchando de barro el piso.Get out! You are getting mud all over the floor.
a. away
El diplomático viajaba mucho y siempre estaba fuera.The diplomat traveled a lot and was always away.
a. abroad
Trajeron todo el equipo de fuera.All the equipment was brought from abroad.
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