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"La fecha" is a form of "fecha", a noun which is often translated as "date". "El año" is a form of "año", a noun which is often translated as "year". Learn more about the difference between "la fecha" and "el año" below.
la fecha(
feh
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chah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
las fechas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. time of the year
Las fiestas de Navidad son fechas alegres para la mayoría.Christmas is a happy time of the year for most.
el año(
ah
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (of school)
a. grade
Si fallo el examen, tendré que repetir el año.If I fail this test, I will have to repeat the grade.
