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"Laboratorio" is a noun which is often translated as "laboratory", and "puerta" is a noun which is often translated as "door". Learn more about the difference between "laboratorio" and "puerta" below.
el laboratorio(
lah
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boh
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rah
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toh
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. laboratory
La vacuna se produjo en el laboratorio de investigación de la empresa.The vaccine was developed in the company's research laboratory.
la puerta(
pwehr
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (entrance)
a. door
Es mejor que toques a la puerta antes de entrar.You'd better knock on the door before going in.
b. gate (outdoors)
Los guardas de la puerta solo dejan entrar a personas con invitación.The guards at the gate only let in people with an invitation.
2. (aviation)
a. gate
Los pasajeros del vuelo a Quito, por favor acudan a la puerta de embarque número dos.Passengers flying to Quito, please proceed to gate number two.
