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"La mantequilla" is a form of "mantequilla", a noun which is often translated as "butter". "El aceite" is a form of "aceite", a noun which is often translated as "oil". Learn more about the difference between "la mantequilla" and "el aceite" below.
la mantequilla(
mahn
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teh
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kee
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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).
el aceite(
ah
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sey
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
2. (automobile)
