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"Gestación" is a noun which is often translated as "pregnancy", and "prestación" is a noun which is often translated as "provision". Learn more about the difference between "gestación" and "prestación" below.
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (biology)
2. (figurative) (development)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. gestation
La escultura todavía está en proceso de gestación.The sculpture is still in the process of gestation.
b. preparation
El disco todavía está en gestación, pero hemos lanzado dos sencillos.The album is still in preparation, but we've released two singles.
la prestación(
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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. provision
El ayuntamiento quiere regular la prestación del servicio de transporte escolar.The city council wants to regulate the provision of the school transportation service.
2. (allowance)
a. benefit
María puede pagar sus facturas gracias a la prestación que recibe por desempleo.Maria can pay her bills thanks to the unemployment benefit she is receiving.
3. (technology)
a. feature
Este móvil tiene más prestaciones y por eso su precio es más alto.This cell phone has more features. That's why the price is higher.
las prestaciones
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (automobile)
a. performance
Las prestaciones de este carro son increíbles para lo que cuesta. ¡Es una ganga!The performance of this car is amazing for its price. It's a bargain!
