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"Español" is a noun which is often translated as "Spanish", and "Paulo" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Paul". Learn more about the difference between "español" and "Paulo" below.
el español(
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pah
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nyohl
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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. Spanish
El español se habla en muchos países a través de cuatro continentes.Spanish is spoken in many countries across four continents.
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. Spaniard
A muchos españoles les encanta el fútbol.Many Spaniards love soccer.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. Spanish
No me gusta el cine español.I'm not fond of Spanish films.
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Paulo(
pow
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loh
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Paul
Paulo y Bruno son hijos de Daniela.Paul and Bruno are Daniela's sons.
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