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"Maps" is a form of "map", a noun which is often translated as "el mapa". "Table" is a noun which is often translated as "la mesa". Learn more about the difference between "maps" and "table" below.
map(
mahp
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el mapa
(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)
(of world or a part of it)
Let's find their coordinates on the map.Encontremos sus coordenadas en el mapa.
b. el plano
(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)
(of city or subway)
Based on the map, we're two stops away from our destination.Según el plano, estamos a dos paradas de nuestro destino.
c. la carta
(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)
(of world or a part of it)
The X on the map indicates the place where the treasure is hidden.La X en la carta indica el sitio donde está escondido el tesoro.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. trazar el mapa de
Sailors helped map the coastline of the New World.Los marineros ayudaron a trazar el mapa de la costa del Nuevo Mundo.
b. trazar
Let's map the route for our cross-country road trip.Tracemos la ruta para nuestro viaje de carreteras por el país.
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table(
tey
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buhl
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la mesa
(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)
They want to buy a table and six chairs for the dining room.Quieren comprar una mesa y seis sillas para el comedor.
a. la mesa
(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)
The waiter took the order from our table.El camarero tomó nota de nuestra mesa.
a. la tabla
(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)
My daughter is learning her multiplication tables at school.Mi hija está aprendiendo sus tablas de multiplicar en la escuela.
The periodic table shows the chemical elements.La tabla periódica muestra los elementos químicos.
a. la mesa
(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)
The lawyer put the offer on the table, but the client declined it.El abogado puso una propuesta sobre la mesa, pero el cliente la rechazó.
a. la meseta
(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)
Madrid is located on a high table in the center of Spain.Madrid está situada en una alta meseta en el corazón de España.
a. la liga
(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)
Our team is leading the table.Nuestro equipo lidera la liga.
b. la clasificación
(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)
The three teams at the bottom of the table will be relegated.Los últimos tres equipos de la clasificación descenderán.
a. la mesa
(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)
My parents' Christmas table was always an extravagant affair.La mesa navideña de mis padres siempre fue un evento extravagante.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
8. (to postpone)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. postergar
Why don't we table this matter until the next meeting?¿Por qué no postergamos este tema hasta la próxima reunión?
b. posponer
The discussion about the passage of the bill was tabled for a later date.La discusión sobre la adopción del proyecto de ley se pospuso para una fecha posterior.
9. (to propose)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. presentar
They wanted to table the bill, but could not summon the necessary support.Querían presentar el proyecto de ley, pero no pudieron conseguir el apoyo necesario.
a. presentar en forma de tabla
Would you rather we table the data, or graph it?¿Prefieres que presentemos los datos en forma de tabla o en forma de gráfico?
b. tabular
Table the names and telephone numbers of the students going on the field trip.Tabula los nombres y números de teléfono de los alumnos que van a la excursión.
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