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"Ideal" is an adjective which is often translated as "ideal", and "bikini" is a noun which is often translated as "bikini". Learn more about the difference between "ideal" and "bikini" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. ideal
En un mundo ideal no habría guerra.In an ideal world, there would be no war.
b. perfect
Si nos puedes recoger a las 8 am, eso sería ideal.If you could pick us up at 8 am, that would be perfect.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ideal
El ideal de la belleza cambia de cultura a cultura.The ideal of beauty changes from culture to culture.
a. aspiration
El ideal de todo ser humano debe ser ayudar a los demás.The aspiration of every human being should be to help others.
los ideales
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. ideals
El visionario siempre fue fiel a sus ideales, sin importar el costo.The visionary was always true to his ideals, no matter the cost.
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el bikini(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bikini
Todas mis amigas van a la playa en bikinis pequeñitos.All my friends wear skimpy bikinis to the beach.
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