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"L" is a noun which is often translated as "l", and "aquel" is an adjective which is often translated as "that". Learn more about the difference between "l" and "aquel" below.
la l(
eh
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leh
)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. l
Pon 1 l de agua y una cucharada de azúcar en una jarra.Put 1 l of water and a tablespoon of sugar in a pitcher.
Este recipiente tiene una capacidad de 4 l.This container has a capacity of 4 l.
aquel(
ah
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kehl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. that
Me gusta mucho aquella casa que hay en lo alto de la colina.I really like that house on top of the hill.
Aquel coche estacionado allá es mío.That car parked over there is mine.
