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"Matrícula" is a form of "matrícula", a noun which is often translated as "registration". "Notable" is an adjective which is often translated as "notable". Learn more about the difference between "matrícula" and "notable" below.
la matrícula(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. registration
Acúerdate de preguntar cuándo finaliza el plazo de matrícula.Remember to ask when the deadline for registration is.
b. enrollment
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
La matrícula está abierta hasta el 15 de septiembre.Enrollment is open until September 15th.
c. enrolment
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El plazo de matrícula cerró hace unos días.The enrolment period ended a few days ago.
a. roll (scholastic)
Tenemos una matrícula de 300 alumnos.We have 300 students on our roll.
b. register
La entidad cuenta con una matrícula de 62 candidatos potenciales.The entity has a register of 62 potential candidates.
a. tuition
Recibí una beca que me ayudará a pagar la matrícula.I got a scholarship that will help me pay my tuition.
a. registration number
No pude anotar la matrícula del camión.I was unable to note down the bus registration number.
b. license plate number
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¡Rápido! Anota la matrícula de ese carro.Quick! Write down that car's license plate number.
a. license plate
El ladrón cambió la matrícula del auto.The thief changed the license plate on the car.
b. number plate
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Le pusieron una multa porque la matrícula estaba desgastada.He was fined because the number plate was in a poor state.
a. registration document
Tienes que llevar contigo tu matrícula el primer día de clases.You need to bring your registration document with you on the first day of classes.
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notable(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. notable
La idea más notable que tuviste fue invertir en esta empresa.The most notable idea you had was investing in this company.
b. outstanding
El alumno muestra un progreso notable desde que empezó el curso.The student has shown outstanding progress since he started the class.
a. significant
La mejoría de los síntomas del paciente es notable.The improvement of the patient's symptoms is significant.
b. considerable
Felipe ha ganado peso de forma notable desde enero.Felipe has put on a considerable amount of weight since January.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
3. (education)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. B
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Gracias al notable que saqué en el examen he aprobado la asignatura.Thanks to the B I got on my exam I passed the subject.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. dignitary
Una junta de notables decidirá sobre el futuro de la empresa.A board of dignitaries will decide on the future of the company.
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