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"Parte superior" is a noun which is often translated as "top", and "arriba de" is a phrase which is often translated as "above". Learn more about the difference between "parte superior" and "arriba de" below.
la parte superior(
pahr
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teh
soo
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peh
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ryohr
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. top
Quiero que el número de las páginas figure en la parte superior de la hoja.I want the page numbers on the top of the pages.
b. upper part
Tienes que ganar fuerza en la parte superior de tu cuerpo.You need to gain strength in the upper part of your body.
arriba de(
ah
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rree
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bah
deh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).