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"Errores" is a form of "error", a noun which is often translated as "mistake". "Sobre" is a form of "sobre", a preposition which is often translated as "on". Learn more about the difference between "errores" and "sobre" below.
el error(
eh
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rrohr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. mistake
Creo que sería un error no admitir que tenemos la culpa.I think it would be a mistake not to admit that we're at fault.
b. error
La página no está cargando por causa de un error en el código.The page isn't loading because of an error in the code.
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sobre(
soh
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breh
)
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. on
¡No pongas los pies sobre la mesa!Don't put your feet on the table!
a. about
La conferencia es sobre la tecnología.The conference is about technology.
a. over
El pájaro se alzó y voló sobre nuestras cabezas.The bird rose and flew over our heads.
a. about
Siguiendo la receta, debería tardar en cocinarse sobre ocho minutos.Following the recipe, it should take about eight minutes to cook.
b. around
Mi clase tiene sobre 15 o 20 alumnos.My class has around 15 or 20 students.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. envelope
Abrió rápidamente el sobre y sacó la carta de su interior.He tore open the envelope and pulled out the letter inside.
6.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(bed)
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. sack
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
En cuanto llegué, me metí en el sobre.As soon as I arrived, I hit the sack.
7. (handbag)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
(River Plate)
a. clutch bag
Necesito un sobre que combine con mis zapatos plateados.I need a clutch bag to match my silver shoes.
b. clutch
Mariela suele llevar un sobre cuando asiste a una boda.Mariela usually carries a clutch when she attends a wedding.
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