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"Mariscos" is a form of "marisco", a noun which is often translated as "seafood". "Cereales" is a form of "cereal", a noun which is often translated as "cereal". Learn more about the difference between "mariscos" and "cereales" below.
el marisco(
mah
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rees
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koh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. seafood
Comimos muchos mariscos en nuestro viaje.We ate a lot of seafood on our trip.
b. shellfish
Si eres alérgico al marisco, definitivamente deberías evitar las almejas.If you are allergic to shellfish, you should definitely avoid clams.
a. shellfish
Esta zona de la costa es rica en mariscos.This part of the coast is rich in shellfish.
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el cereal(
seh
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reh
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ahl
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cereal
Prefiero mi cereal con leche de almendra.I prefer my cereal with almond milk.
a. cereal
El trigo es un cereal que se usa en el pan.Wheat is a cereal used in bread.
b. grain
En esa granja solo siembran cereales.They only plant grains on that farm.
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