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"La patineta" is a form of "patineta", a noun which is often translated as "skateboard". "La bicicleta" is a form of "bicicleta", a noun which is often translated as "bicycle". Learn more about the difference between "la patineta" and "la bicicleta" below.
la patineta(
pah
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tee
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neh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (riding device) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. skateboard (without handlebar)
Mis amigos y yo nos reunimos en el parque para andar en patineta.My friends and I get together at the park to ride our skateboards.
b. scooter (with handlebar)
Mi hermano está aprendiendo a montar su patineta.My brother is learning to ride his scooter.
la bicicleta(
bee
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see
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kleh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
