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"Movers" is a form of "mover", a noun which is often translated as "el/la agente de mudanzas". "Shakers" is a form of "shaker", a noun which is often translated as "la coctelera". Learn more about the difference between "movers" and "shakers" below.
mover(
mu
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vuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el agente de mudanzas (M), la agente de mudanzas (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The movers helped me pack my boxes into the truck.Los agentes de mudanzas me ayudaron a cargar las cajas en el camión.
b. la empresa de mudanzas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
When moving long distance, it’s important to find movers that are both reliable and affordable.Al mudarse a una gran distancia, es importante encontrar una empresa de mudanzas confiable y asequible.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He's a beautiful mover. You can definitely tell that he's a dancer.Se mueve con mucha elegancia. Sin duda se nota que es bailarín.
The ballerina was such a beautiful mover that her performance brought me to tears.La bailarina se movía con tanto garbo que su interpretación me hizo llorar.
a. el ponente (M), la ponente (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
According to parliamentary procedure, the mover must obtain the floor before issuing a proposal.Según el procedimiento parlamentario, el ponente debe obtener el uso de la palabra antes de emitir una propuesta.
shaker(
shey
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kuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la coctelera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker, with ice.Agita todos los ingredientes en una coctelera, con hielo.
2. (container)
a. el salero (M) (for salt)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The holes in the shaker were blocked up because of the humidity.Los hoyos del salero estaban tapados por la humedad.
b. el pimentero (M) (for pepper)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The shaker needs refilling, but we've run out of pepper.Hay que rellenar el pimentero, pero se nos acabó la pimienta.
c. el azucarero (M) (for sugar)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Pass me the shaker. These strawberries need some sugar.Pásame el azucarero. A estas fresas les hace falta azúcar.
3. (games)
a. el cubilete (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I always blow on the shaker for luck before I throw the dice.Siempre soplo en el cubilete antes de tirar los dados para tener suerte.
4. (religious)
a. el shaker (M), la shaker (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Beth was raised in a community of Shakers.Beth se crió en una comunidad de shakers.
