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"Gira" is a form of "gira", a noun which is often translated as "tour". "Cartel" is a form of "cartel", a noun which is often translated as "poster". Learn more about the difference between "gira" and "cartel" below.
la gira(
hee
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rah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. tour
El grupo tocará en 27 ciudades en su gira mundial.The group will play in 27 cities on their world tour.
a. excursion
Vamos a hacer una gira por la región vinícola francesa.We are going to take an excursion through French wine country.
b. tour
Este verano vamos a hacer una gira al punto más al sur de Chile.This summer, we are going to take a tour to the southernmost point in Chile.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. turn
Gira la cabeza y levanta un brazo.Turn your head and raise one arm.
a. he turns (masculine)
Cuando gira la cabeza, se marea.When he turns his head, he feels dizzy.
b. she turns (feminine)
Si gira la perilla hacia la izquierda, apaga la radio.If she turns the knob to the left, she switches off the radio.
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el cartel(
kahr
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tehl
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. poster
Me compré un cartel de mi película favorita.I bought a poster of my favorite movie.
b. bill
Se prohíbe fijar carteles en esta pared.Posting bills on this wall is prohibited.
a. sign
Hay un cartel en la puerta que dice: "No se permite la entrada".There is a sign on the door that reads: "Entry is not permitted."
a. reputation
Esa empresa no tiene buen cartel.That company does not have a good reputation.
a. cartel
Algunas pequeñas empresas se quejan de que no hay competencia real en el sector porque las grandes tienen montado un cartel.Some small companies complain that there's no real competition in the sector because the big ones have set up a cartel.
a. cartel
Era miembro del cartel de drogas más peligroso de la ciudad.He was a member of the most dangerous drug cartel in the city.
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