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"Los muebles" is a form of "mueble", a noun which is often translated as "piece of furniture". "Otras cosas" is a phrase which is often translated as "other things". Learn more about the difference between "los muebles" and "otras cosas" below.
el mueble(
mweh
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bleh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. piece of furniture (countable)
Necesito un mueble para el espacio en el comedor.I need a piece of furniture for the space in the dining room.
b. furniture (uncountable)
Los muebles en su casa son muy modernos.The furniture in their house is very modern.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. movable
Tenía que vender todos sus bienes muebles.He had to sell all of his movable property.
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otras cosas(
oh
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trahs
 
koh
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sahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. other things
Sobre la mesa, había galletas, pasteles y otras cosas.On the table, there were cookies, cakes, and other things.
b. other stuff
Hablamos de política y otras cosas.We talked about politics and other stuff.
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