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"Maneras" is a form of "maneras", a plural noun which is often translated as "manners". "Artes" is a form of "artes", a plural noun which is often translated as "arts". Learn more about the difference between "maneras" and "artes" below.
las maneras(
mah
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neh
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rahs
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A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. manners
Tiene muy buenas maneras tu nieto.Your grandson has very good manners.
la manera
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. way
Hay muchas maneras de construir una casa.There are many ways to build a house.
b. manner
Los archivos se tienen que guardar de manera que no haya riesgo de acceso no autorizado.The files must be stored in such a manner that there is no risk of unauthorized access.
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las artes(
ahr
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tehs
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A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. arts
Ella estudia una carrera en Bellas Artes, mientras su hermano estudia artes marciales.She is getting a degree in Fine Arts, while her brother is studying martial arts.
el arte
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. art
Visitamos el Museo de Arte Moderno en Nueva York.We visited the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
a. artistry
La labor del cirujano plástico es una combinación de ciencia y arte.A plastic surgeon's work is a combination of science and artistry.
b. skill
El carnicero trabaja con gran arte.The butcher works with great skill.
a. cunning
Usó arte política para llegar a donde está.He used political cunning to get where he is.
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