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"Inteligente" is an adjective which is often translated as "intelligent", and "yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I". Learn more about the difference between "inteligente" and "yo" below.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. intelligent
Se dice que los delfines son los animales más inteligentes.It is said that dolphins are the most intelligent animals.
b. smart
Ella es una chica muy inteligente. Creo que va a estudiar física.She's a very smart girl. I think she's going to study physics.
c. clever
¡Qué perro tan inteligente! Sabe abrir la puerta de entrada y traer el periódico.What a clever dog! He knows how to open the front door and fetch the newspaper.
a. smart
El nuevo edificio inteligente en el centro usa la mitad de la energía de un edificio normal.The new smart building downtown uses half of the energy of a regular building.
No permiten el uso de celulares inteligentes en el museo.They don't allow smart phones in the museum.
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. I
Yo soy su hermana.I am her sister.
a. me
Ella es más joven que yo.She is younger than me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ego
Tu yo es tu esencia.Your ego is your essence.
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