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"Obra" is a form of "obra", a noun which is often translated as "work". "Fuente" is a noun which is often translated as "fountain". Learn more about the difference between "obra" and "fuente" below.
la obra(
oh
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brah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. work
Vimos una obra de El Greco cuando fuimos a Toledo.We saw a work by El Greco when we went to Toledo.
b. book (literature)
Esta obra de poemas fue escrita por Federico García Lorca.This book of poetry was written by Federico Garcia Lorca.
c. opus
¿Cómo se llama esta obra? - Es "El Danubio azul" de Strauss.What's the name of this opus? - It's Strauss's "The Blue Danube."
2. (theater)
a. play
Mi obra preferida de Shakespeare es "Sueño de una noche de verano".My favorite Shakespearean play is "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
a. work
Los laberintos y las bibliotecas aparecen mucho en la obra de Jorge Luis Borges.Labyrinths and libraries appear often in the work of Jorge Luis Borges.
4. (moral act)
a. deed
La monja fue reconocida por las Naciones Unidas por las obras buenas que hizo en Haití.The nun was recognized by the United Nations for the good deeds she performed in Haiti.
a. construction work
Mañana comienzan una obra cerca de la casa de mi tía.Tomorrow they're starting construction work near my aunt's house.
b. building work
La obra está proyectada para terminar el mes que viene.The building work is due to finish next month.
6. (work site)
a. construction site
Me llevaron a ver la obra para ver qué tanto habían avanzado.They took me to see the construction site so I could see how far along they were.
b. building site
Solo las personas autorizadas pueden entrar a la obra.Only authorized personnel may enter the building site.
a. workmanship
La obra de estos alebrijes está impresionante.The workmanship on these carved animal figures is impressive.
la fuente(
fwehn
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teh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. dish
Necesito una fuente grande para servir las verduras.I need a large dish to serve the vegetables in.
b. platter
Saca la fuente de patatas a la mesa, por favor.Take the platter with potatoes to the table, please.
c. bowl
Siempre solemos acompañar la comida con una buena fuente de ensalada.We usually have a big bowl of salad with our meal.
4. (origin)
a. source
Los diccionarios son una fuente de información muy valiosa.Dictionaries are a very valuable source of information.
6. (printing)
a. font
Creo que se vería mejor con una fuente más moderna.I think it would look better with a more modern font.
