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"Magazine" is a noun which is often translated as "la revista", and "book" is a noun which is often translated as "el libro". Learn more about the difference between "magazine" and "book" below.
magazine(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la revista
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I used to read magazines for teenagers when I was 15.Solía leer revistas para adolescentes cuando tenía 15 años.
a. el magacín
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
This magazine keeps you up-to-date of the life of famous people.Este magacín te mantiene al día de la vida de los famosos.
b. el magazín
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I'm now conducting a magazine in the afternoons.Ahora dirijo un magazín por las tardes.
a. el polvorín
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(in a fort)
The enemy burned down the magazine.El enemigo prendió fuego al polvorín.
b. la santabárbara
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
(in a ship)
Where is the magazine located in this camp?¿Dónde se encuentra la santabárbara en este campamento?
a. la bandeja
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
(long)
Can you fill the magazine with the slides, please?¿Puedes llenar la bandeja con las diapositivas, por favor?
b. el carrusel
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(round)
The magazine of the projector blocked.El carrusel del proyector se atascó.
a. la recámara
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
How many bullets are left in your magazine?¿Cuántas balas te quedan en la recámara?
a. el chasis
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The photographer put a new film into the magazine.El fotógrafo introdujo un nuevo rollo en el chasis.
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book(
book
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el libro
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
He's the author of my favorite book.Es el autor de mi libro favorito.
a. la guía
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I don't know his number, but you can look it up in the book.No me sé su número, pero lo puedes buscar en la guía.
a. la apuesta
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
How many books did you record today?¿Cuántas apuestas anotaste hoy?
a. el libreto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
This opera's book is based on a controversial play.El libreto de esta ópera está basado en una obra controvertida.
a. la libreta
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
(coupons)
She took out her book and looked for a coupon for milk.Sacó su libreta y buscó un cupón para la leche.
b. el librito
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(stamps)
I'd like to buy some stamps. - A book or a sheet?Me gustaría comprar unas estampillas. - ¿Un librito o una hoja?
c. el talonario
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(tickets)
He opened his book and tore off two tickets.Abrió su talonario y arrancó dos boletos.
d. la caja
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
(matches)
Do you have any matches? - There's a book on the table.¿Tienes cerillos? - Hay una caja en la mesa.
e. el muestrario
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
(samples)
I found some beautiful fabric in the book.Encontré unas telas hermosas en el muestrario.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. reservar
Do I need to book my flight in advance?¿Tengo que reservar mi vuelo con antelación?
a. contratar
Have you booked a professional wedding photographer?¿Has contratado a un fotógrafo profesional de bodas?
a. multar
He was booked for urinating in the street.Lo multaron por orinar en la calle.
b. fichar
The policeman booked him for speeding.El policía lo fichó por rebasar el límite de velocidad.
9. (sports)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. amonestar
The player was booked for fouling another player.El jugador fue amonestado por darle una barrida a otro jugador.
books
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. las cuentas
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I need to finish the books before Monday.Tengo que terminar las cuentas antes del lunes.
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