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"Intelectual" is an adjective which is often translated as "intellectual", and "formal" is an adjective which is often translated as "formal". Learn more about the difference between "intelectual" and "formal" below.
intelectual(
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teh
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lehk
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twahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (mental)
a. intellectual
La alta capacidad intelectual de los superdotados requiere una enseñanza especializada.The high intellectual capacity of the exceptionally gifted requires a specialized teaching.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. intellectual
Mario es un intelectual que se pasa el día leyendo literatura.Mario is an intellectual who spends the whole day reading literature.
formal(
fohr
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mahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. formal
Como es de noche, creo que la boda va a ser formal.Since it's at night, I think the wedding will be formal.
a. reliable
Sebastián es muy formal y siempre llega a tiempo.Sebastian is very reliable and is always on time.
b. dependable
Gloria es muy formal; siempre hace lo que la situación exige.Gloria is very dependable; she always does what the situation demands.
c. responsible
Verónica es menor que su hermano, pero es más formal.Veronica is younger than her brother, but she is more responsible.
d. serious
Gustavo es muy formal en el aspecto de cumplir con sus promesas.Gustavo is very serious in the sense that he keeps his promises.
