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"Hita" is a noun which is often translated as "brad", and "o" is a conjunction which is often translated as "or". Learn more about the difference between "hita" and "o" below.
la hita(
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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).
1. (carpentry)
a. brad
El carpintero utilizó hitas en la puerta en lugar de clavos normales.The carpenter used brads on the door instead of regular nails.
o, la o(
oh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. either...or
Terminarás tu tarea o por las buenas o por las malas.You're going to finish your homework either the easy way or the hard way.
3. (otherwise)
a. or
La residencia del presidente de los Estados Unidos, o Casa Blanca, fue construida en 1790.The residence of the President of the United States, or the White House, was built in 1790.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
