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"Viajero" is a noun which is often translated as "traveler", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "viajero" and "a" below.
el viajero(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (person)
a. traveler (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Algunos viajeros se apresuran a llegar, mientras otros disfrutan del viaje.Some travelers rush to arrive, while others enjoy the journey.
b. traveller (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No soy muy buen viajero; prefiero quedarme en casa.I'm not a very good traveller; I would rather stay at home.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. traveling (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
John es un vendedor viajero.John is a traveling salesman.
b. travelling (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Conoces a alguien que sea una vendedora viajera?Do you know anyone who is a travelling saleswoman?
a, la a(
ah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
