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"Exempt" is an adjective which is often translated as "exento", and "exemplary" is an adjective which is often translated as "ejemplar". Learn more about the difference between "exempt" and "exemplary" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. exento
High ranking public officials are exempt from the driving ban.Los funcionarios públicos de alto rango están exentos de la prohibición de manejar.
b. eximido
I don't have to take the final exam! I am exempt due to my good grades.¡No tengo que hacer el examen final! Quedé eximida por tener buenas calificaciones.
c. libre (taxes)
Medicines are exempt from taxes in some countries.Las medicinas están libres de impuestos en algunos países.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. eximir
Some countries exempt the poor from paying income taxes.Algunos países eximen a los pobres del pago de impuestos sobre la renta.
b. dispensar
The judge exempted Anabel from testifying against her husband.El juez dispensó a Anabel de testificar contra su marido.
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exemplary(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ejemplar
The professor read Julieta's exemplary essay in front of the class.El profesor leyó el ensayo ejemplar de Julieta delante la clase.
a. ejemplar
The guards' punishment of the prisoner was meant to be exemplary to anyone else who dared escape.El castigo de los guardias al preso pretendía ser ejemplar para quienquiera se atreviera a escapar.
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