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"Issue" is a noun which is often translated as "el asunto", and "subject" is a noun which is often translated as "el tema". Learn more about the difference between "issue" and "subject" below.
issue(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (subject)
b. el tema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Stop trying to avoid the issue; we have to talk about your poor grades.Deja de evitar el tema; tenemos que hablar de tus bajas calificaciones.
c. la cuestión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The issue of his retirement is a touchy one.La cuestión de su retiro es delicada.
2. (problem)
a. el problema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What's the issue here? Why are you guys fighting?¿Cuál es el problema? ¿Por qué se están peleando?
3. (literary)
a. la edición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A special issue of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was just released.Acaban de publicar una edición especial de "Cien años de soledad".
b. el número (M) (periodical)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The latest issue of "Cute Kittens" just came out.Acaba de salir el nuevo número de la revista "Gatitos lindos".
a. la expedición (F) (documents)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Sir, what is the date of issue that appears on your passport?Señor, ¿cuál es la fecha de expedición que aparece en su pasaporte?
b. la emisión (F) (money, stamps)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Department of the Treasury is responsible for the issue of legal tender.El Departamento del Tesoro es responsable de la emisión de la moneda nacional.
5. (offspring)
a. la descendencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The king died without issue, so the throne passed to his brother.El rey murió sin descendencia, por lo que el trono pasó a su hermano.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. emitir
The president's spokesperson issued a formal apology on behalf of his administration.El portavoz del presidente emitió una disculpa de parte de su administración.
a. expedir
The only place that issues U.S. passports in Mexico is in Mexico City.El único lugar que expide pasaportes estadounidenses dentro de México está en el DF.
b. proporcionar
The official told me that my documents will be issued once I cross the border.Me dijo el oficial que me van a proporcionar los documentos al cruzar la frontera.
c. distribuir
The receptionist issues the membership cards.La recepcionista distribuye las tarjetas de membresía.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. derivar de
Many problems issue from such misguided policies.Muchos problemas derivan de esas medidas erradas.
b. surgir de
This misunderstanding issued from their lack of knowledge on the subject.Este malentendido surgió de su falta de conocimiento sobre el tema.
subject(
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jehkt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
c. el objeto (M) (of condemnation or debate)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The new law has been a subject of intense public debate.La nueva ley ha sido objeto de un debate público intenso.
a. la asignatura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My favorite subject is Spanish.Mi asignatura favorita es español.
b. la materia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Which subjects do you teach?¿Qué materias imparte?
3. (grammar)
a. el súbdito (M), la súbdita (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was born in Madagascar but has been a British subject since 2000.Nació en Madagascar pero es súbdito británico desde 2000.
a. el sujeto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
At present, a clinical trial is being carried out with 1000 subjects.En estos momentos, se lleva a cabo un ensayo clínico en el que participan 1000 sujetos.
6. (music)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
7. (under)
a. sujeto
The terms of this contract are subject to the laws of the state.Los términos de este contrato están sujetos a la jurisdicción del estado.
a. sujeto
The pool hours are subject to changes in the weather.El horario de la piscina está sujeto a los cambios de tiempo.
9. (prone to)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. someter
A San Diego gang leader subjected several people to slavery conditions.El líder de una pandilla de San Diego sometió a varias personas a condiciones de esclavitud.
11. (to subjugate)
a. someter
The Romans subjected the Carthaginians among many other peoples.Los romanos, entre muchos otros pueblos, sometieron también a los cartagineses.
