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"Mensajes" is a form of "mensaje", a noun which is often translated as "message". "Unos" is a form of "un", an indefinite article which is often translated as "a". Learn more about the difference between "mensajes" and "unos" below.
el mensaje(
mehn
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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. message
Por favor, deje un mensaje y le volveré a llamar tan pronto como sea posible.Please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as possible.
a. message
¿Qué crees que sea el mensaje de "El señor de las moscas"?What do you think the message of "The Lord of the Flies" is?
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un(
oon
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An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
indefinite article
a. a
Había un coche estacionado en la puerta.There was a car parked at the gate.
b. an (before vowel sound)
Tienen una vieja cámara que todavía funciona.They have an old camera which is still working.
a. some
Compré unos libros muy interesantes.I bought some very interesting books.
Conseguí unas manzanas deliciosas en el mercado.I got some delicious apples at the market.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one
Solo queda un dulce en la caja.There's only one chocolate left in the box.
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