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"Argentina" is a form of "argentino", a noun which is often translated as "Argentinian". "Mayor de edad" is an adjective which is often translated as "of legal age". Learn more about the difference between "mayor de edad" and "argentina" below.
mayor de edad, el mayor de edad, la mayor de edad(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. of legal age
Si eres mayor de edad, no necesitas permiso paterno para someterte a una operación de cambio de sexo.If you are of legal age, you don't need parental consent to undergo a sex change operation.
b. of age
Para poder votar tienes que ser mayor de edad.You need to be of age in order to be able to vote.
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).
a. adult
Tres personas fueron detenidas en relación con los robos. Se trata de dos mayores de edad y un menor.Three people have been arrested in relation with the robberies: two adults and a minor.
b. person who is of legal age
Los mayores de edad no pueden acceder a estas prestaciones en concreto.Those persons who are of legal age are not eligible for these benefits in particular.
el argentino, la argentina, argentino(
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)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).
a. Argentinian
Unos argentinos que conozco tienen un bar en el centro.Some Argentinians I know own a bar in the city center.
b. Argentinean (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Daniela es una argentina que vive en Madrid.Daniela is an Argentinean living in Madrid
c. Argentine
El coordinador del posgrado es un argentino.The postgraduate coordinator is an Argentine.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. Argentinean (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Las empanadas argentinas son de mis comidas favoritas.Argentinean pasties are one of my favorite foods.
c. Argentine
El gobierno argentino emitirá billetes de mayor denominación.The Argentine government will issue higher denomination notes.
a. silvery
Este pintor aprecia mucho la luz argentina de la madrugada.This painter loves the silvery light of the early morning.
b. argentine (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
Parecía un hada con su pelo argentino, su vestido largo y sus joyas brillantes.She looked like a fairy with her argentine hair, long dress, and glittering jewels.
4. (figurative) (tinkling)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. silvery
Me alegra escuchar la risa argentina de Mónica.It's good to hear Monica's silvery laughter.
