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"La cebolla" is a form of "cebolla", a noun which is often translated as "onion". "La lechuga" is a form of "lechuga", a noun which is often translated as "lettuce". Learn more about the difference between "la cebolla" and "la lechuga" below.
la cebolla(
seh
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boh
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yah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. onion
Siempre pone cebolla picada en sus tacos.He always puts chopped onions on his tacos.
a. bulb
Puedes cultivar una planta de tulipán a partir de la cebolla del tulipán.You can grow a tulip plant from the tulip bulb.
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la lechuga(
leh
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choo
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gah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. lettuce
Compré lechuga en el mercado para hacer ensalada para la cena.I bought lettuce at the market to make salad for dinner.
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