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"Filosofía" is a noun which is often translated as "philosophy", and "italiano" is a noun which is often translated as "Italian". Learn more about the difference between "filosofía" and "italiano" below.
la filosofía(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. philosophy
Lourdes es apasionada de la filosofía y la religión del siglo XVII.Lourdes is passionate about 17th-century philosophy and religion.
a. philosophy
Mi mamá tiene una filosofía de vida muy positiva.My mom has a very positive philosophy of life.
el italiano(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (language)
a. Italian
El italiano es un idioma con una sonoridad preciosa.Italian is a language with a beautiful sound.
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).
a. Italian
Los italianos son personas cálidas a quienes les gusta alternar con su familia y sus amigos.Italians are warm people who love to socialize with family and friends.
