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"Imanes" is a form of "imán", a noun which is often translated as "magnet". "Filtros" is a form of "filtro", a noun which is often translated as "filter". Learn more about the difference between "imanes" and "filtros" below.
el imán(
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mahn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (religious)
a. imam
Un sacerdote, un rabino y un imán se sacaron una foto juntos para promover la tolerancia.A priest, a rabbi, and a imam took a picture together to promote tolerance.
3. (aptitude)
a. knack
Valeria cerró un trato jugoso porque tiene un imán para los negocios.Valeria got a sweet deal because she has a knack for business.
el filtro(
feel
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troh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sieve)
a. filter
El filtro del acuario se estropeó y se murieron muchos peces.The filter of the aquarium broke and many fish died.
2. (old-fashioned) (love potion)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. philter (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El filtro que elaboró el hechicero hacía que quien lo bebiera se enamorara.The philter prepared by the sorcerer made people who drank it to fall in love.
b. philtre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Entre los diferentes filtros para atraer a una persona, este es el más potente.Among the different philtres to attract a person, this is the most powerful.
c. love potion
Los jóvenes se bebieron el filtro y se enamoraron inmediatamente.The teenagers drank the love potion and instantly fell in love.
