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"Mary" is a proper noun which is often translated as "María", and "punctual" is an adjective which is often translated as "puntual". Learn more about the difference between "Mary" and "punctual" below.
Mary(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. María
Three of my friends are named Mary.Tres amigas mías se llaman María.
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punctual(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. puntual
Compared to their competitors, this train service is extremely punctual and reliable.En comparación con sus competidores, este servicio de tren es muy puntual y fiable.
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