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"Modalidades" is a form of "modalidad", a noun which is often translated as "form". "Prestaciones" is a form of "prestaciones", a plural noun which is often translated as "performance". Learn more about the difference between "modalidades" and "prestaciones" below.
la modalidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sort)
a. form
La pena varía según la modalidad de robo.The punishment changes according to the form of robbery.
b. type
No contestes ese correo electrónico. Es una nueva modalidad de estafa en Internet.Don't answer that e-mail. It's a new type of Internet fraud.
c. kind
En la era digital, los alumnos experimentan una nueva modalidad de aprendizaje.In the digital era, students are experiencing a new kind of learning.
d. method
Una vez realizado el pago, puedes elegir la modalidad de envío.You can select the method of shipment after payment.
e. modality
Porque su enfermedad no reaccionó a los medicamentos, los doctores trataron una nueva modalidad experimental.Because his illness did not respond to the medication, the doctors tried a new experimental modality.
las prestaciones(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (automobile)
a. performance
Las prestaciones de este carro son increíbles para lo que cuesta. ¡Es una ganga!The performance of this car is amazing for its price. It's a bargain!
la prestación
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. provision
El ayuntamiento quiere regular la prestación del servicio de transporte escolar.The city council wants to regulate the provision of the school transportation service.
3. (allowance)
a. benefit
María puede pagar sus facturas gracias a la prestación que recibe por desempleo.Maria can pay her bills thanks to the unemployment benefit she is receiving.
4. (technology)
a. feature
Este móvil tiene más prestaciones y por eso su precio es más alto.This cell phone has more features. That's why the price is higher.
