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"Legal" is an adjective which is often translated as "legal", and "marketing" is a noun which is often translated as "marketing". Learn more about the difference between "legal" and "marketing" below.
legal(
leh
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gahl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. legal
Muchos jóvenes piensan que el consumo de marihuana debería ser legal.Many young people think that the use of marijuana should be legal.
b. lawful
El juego es una actividad legal en muchos países.Gambling is a lawful activity in many countries.
a. legal
Hemos decidido emprender una acción legal contra la empresa constructora.We have decided to take legal action against the construction company.
a. legal
Ahora vivo en Barcelona, pero sigo teniendo residencia legal en Madrid.Now I live in Barcelona, but my legal residence is still in Madrid.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(very good)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. great
La fiesta estuvo legal y conocí a un chico muy lindo.The party was great, and I met a really cute guy.
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(reliable)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. trustworthy
Es un tío legal. Puedes estar seguro de que no intentará engañarte.He's a trustworthy guy. You can rest assured he won't be trying to take you in.
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el marketing(
mahr
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keh
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teen
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. marketing
El director de marketing se encarga de idear los anuncios.The marketing director is responsible for coming up with ads.
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