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"La cama" is a form of "cama", a noun which is often translated as "bed". "El tenedor" is a form of "tenedor", a noun which is often translated as "fork". Learn more about the difference between "la cama" and "el tenedor" below.
la cama(
kah
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (furniture)
a. bed
Ella hace la cama todas las mañanas.She makes the bed every morning.
El espacio que tengo en mi cama doble es tan lujoso.The space I have in my double bed is so luxurious.
2. (automotive)
el tenedor(
teh
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neh
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dohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (tableware)
a. fork
Prefiero comer el pastel con un tenedor y no una cuchara.I prefer to eat cake with a fork and not a spoon.
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).
