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"Excelente" is an adjective which is often translated as "excellent", and "notable" is an adjective which is often translated as "notable". Learn more about the difference between "excelente" and "notable" below.
excelente(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. excellent
Julie hizo un trabajo excelente.Julie did an excellent job.
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notable(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. notable
La idea más notable que tuviste fue invertir en esta empresa.The most notable idea you had was investing in this company.
b. outstanding
El alumno muestra un progreso notable desde que empezó el curso.The student has shown outstanding progress since he started the class.
a. significant
La mejoría de los síntomas del paciente es notable.The improvement of the patient's symptoms is significant.
b. considerable
Felipe ha ganado peso de forma notable desde enero.Felipe has put on a considerable amount of weight since January.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
3. (education)
Regionalism used in Spain
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a. B
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Gracias al notable que saqué en el examen he aprobado la asignatura.Thanks to the B I got on my exam I passed the subject.
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. dignitary
Una junta de notables decidirá sobre el futuro de la empresa.A board of dignitaries will decide on the future of the company.
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