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"La ropa" is a form of "ropa", a noun which is often translated as "clothing". "La moda" is a form of "moda", a noun which is often translated as "fashion". Learn more about the difference between "la ropa" and "la moda" below.
la ropa(
rroh
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pah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. clothing
Necesitamos donaciones de alimentos y ropa para ayudar a las víctimas del desastre.We need donations of food and clothing to help victims of the disaster.
b. clothes
Necesito comprar ropa nueva para el viaje.I need to buy new clothes for our trip.
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la moda(
moh
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dah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. fashion
Estoy leyendo un libro sobre la moda de los años cincuenta.I'm reading a book about fifties fashion.
a. fashion
La moda de trabajar parado ya se hizo popular en nuestra empresa.The fashion for working while standing has become popular in our company.
b. fad
¿Qué crees de esta moda de hacerse selfies y publicarlos en las redes sociales?What do you think of this fad for taking selfies and posting them on social media?
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