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"Legajo" is a noun which is often translated as "file", and "manojo" is a noun which is often translated as "bunch". Learn more about the difference between "legajo" and "manojo" below.
el legajo(
leh
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gah
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hoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. file
El inspector solicitó el legajo del personal de empleados para su investigación.The agent requested the employee personnel file for his investigation.
b. bundle
Al contador le iba a llevar horas revisar el legajo de recibos de compra.The accountant will spend hours reviewing the bundle of purchase receipts.
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el manojo(
mah
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noh
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hoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bunch
Le pedí a la frutera un manojo de perejil y me lo regaló.I asked the fruit seller for a bunch of parsley and she gave it to me for free.
b. handful
Cogí un manojo de canguil y pasé la funda a mi amigo.I grabbed a handful of popcorn and handed the bag to my friend.
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