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"Ideas" is a form of "ideas", a plural noun which is often translated as "ideas". "Etc." is an abbreviation which is often translated as "etc.". Learn more about the difference between "etc." and "ideas" below.
etc.(
ehts
)An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
1. (et cetera)
a. etc.
¿Cómo fue la reunión? - Bien: llegamos, comimos, hablamos, negociamos, etc.How was the meeting? - Fine: we arrived, ate, talked, negotiated, etc.
las ideas(
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)la idea
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (conception)
3. (knowledge)
4. (opinion)
a. idea
Cada uno tiene su propia idea de cómo debe llevarse una casa.Each one has their own idea about how a house should be run.
b. impression
Me había hecho una idea falsa de tus amigos. Ahora sé que son buena gente.I had gotten a false impression of your friends. Now I know they are nice people.
5. (absurdity)
a. idea
¿Quién tuvo la brillante idea de venir aquí con esta lluvia?Who had the brilliant idea of coming here in this rain?
6. (suggestion)
a. idea
Tengo una idea: ¿qué tal si ofrecemos descuentos especiales?I have an idea: what if we offer special discounts?
