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"Fruta" is a noun which is often translated as "fruit", and "queso" is a noun which is often translated as "cheese". Learn more about the difference between "fruta" and "queso" below.
la fruta(
froo
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tah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. fruit
Me encanta desayunar fruta fresca.I love fresh fruit for breakfast.
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el queso(
keh
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soh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cheese
Me encanta la pizza con mucho queso.I love pizza with lots of cheese.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(anatomy)
a. foot
¡Quítate los quesos del sofá! Esta no es tu casa.Get your feet off the sofa! This isn't your house.
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