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"Fecha" is a form of "fecha", a noun which is often translated as "date". "Lugar" is a noun which is often translated as "place". Learn more about the difference between "fecha" and "lugar" below.
la fecha(
feh
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chah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. date
Todavía no nos dieron la fecha del examen.We haven't been told the exam date yet.
b. appointment
Ya tengo fecha para la cirugía.I've already got an appointment for my surgery.
las fechas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. time of the year
Las fiestas de Navidad son fechas alegres para la mayoría.Christmas is a happy time of the year for most.
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el lugar(
loo
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gahr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. place
Todo estaba en su lugar cuando llegué.Everything was in place when I arrived.
b. spot
Este es un buen lugar para armar la carpa.This is a good spot to set up the tent.
a. place
Acabó la carrera en el cuarto lugar.She finished the race in fourth place.
a. place
Si te pusieras en mi lugar verías que no es fácil ser yo.If you put yourself in my place, you'd see it isn't easy being me.
a. room
¡Perdón! Ya no hay lugar en el carro.Sorry! There's no room in the car.
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