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"Manutención" is a noun which is often translated as "support", and "alojamiento" is a noun which is often translated as "accommodations". Learn more about the difference between "manutención" and "alojamiento" below.
la manutención(
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noo
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tehn
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sustenance)
a. support
El ayuntamiento ofrece manutención a las personas sin recursos.The local government offers support for those without resources.
b. maintenance
La manutención de los hijos se dividirá igualmente entre la pareja.The children's maintenance will be divided equally between the couple.
c. upkeep
No tengo dinero para pagar la manutención de mis cinco hijos.I do not have enough money to pay the upkeep for my five children.
2. (mechanics)
a. maintenance
Cuando compres un carro hay que pensar en gastos adicionales como el seguro, la manutención del vehículo, etc.When you buy a car you have to think of extra costs such as the car insurance, the maintenance of the vehicle, etc.
el alojamiento(
ah
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loh
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hah
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myehn
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. accommodations (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Buscamos alojamiento cerca del centro de la ciudad.We're looking for accommodations near the city center.
b. accommodation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Muchas veces, los hostales son mejor alojamiento que los hoteles.Hostels often provide better accommodation than hotels.
c. lodging
El paquete incluye el pasaje aéreo, el alojamiento y la comida.The package includes air travel, board, and lodging.
d. lodgings
¿Puedes recomendarme algún alojamiento que sea bonito y barato?Can you recommend me any nice, cheap lodgings?
a. accommodation
El consejo está discutiendo un plan para el alojamiento de los refugiados políticos.The council is discussing a plan for the accommodation of the political refugees.
