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"Passage" is a noun which is often translated as "el pasaje", and "act" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "actuar". Learn more about the difference between "passage" and "act" below.
passage(
pahs
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ihj
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. el corredor (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).
This narrow passage leads to the back entrance.Este corredor angosto lleva a la entrada trasera.
c. el pasillo (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).
Walk along the passage until you reach the master bedroom.Camina por el pasillo hasta que llegues al dormitorio principal.
d. el callejón (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).
The suspect ran into a dark passage and escaped from the police officer.El sospechoso corrió hacia un callejón oscuro y se escapó del policía.
2. (movement)
a. el paso (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).
The ship was denied passage because the authorities believed the goods were stolen.Al barco le negaron el paso porque las autoridades creían que la mercadería era robada.
3. (of text)
a. el pasaje (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).
Why do you think Hemingway didn't use a single comma or a period in this passage?¿Por qué piensas que Hemingway no usó ni una coma ni un punto en este pasaje?
4. (music)
a. el pasaje (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).
In this passage, Beethoven modulates from B-flat major to F-sharp minor.En este pasaje, Beethoven modula de Si bemol mayor a Fa sostenido menor.
5. (anatomy)
a. el conducto (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).
The baby is breathing through his mouth because his nasal passages are obstructed.El bebé respira por la boca porque tiene los conductos nasales obstruidos.
6. (journey)
a. el viaje (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).
My grandparents were European immigrants who met on the passage to New York.Mis abuelos eran inmigrantes europeos que se conocieron en el viaje a Nueva York.
b. la travesía (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).
I was feeling seasick, so I decided to sleep during the whole passage.Me sentía mareado, así que decidí dormir durante toda la travesía.
c. el pasaje (M) (fare)
(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).
If your child is younger than 3 years, you don't have to pay for his bus passage.Si su hijo es menor de 3 años, no paga su pasaje de autobús.
act(
ahkt
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
7. (deed)
8. (legal)
a. el acto (M) (of a play)
(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).
Many Shakespeare plays are divided into five acts.Muchas de las obras de Shakespeare se dividen en cinco actos.
b. el número (M) (performance)
(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).
He was rehearsing his act before he went on stage.Estaba ensayando su número antes de salir a escena.
10. (pretense)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. hacer
He once acted the part of Joseph in a Nativity play.Una vez hizo el papel de José en una obra de Navidad.
b. interpretar
They needed someone to act the role of Othello.Necesitaban a alguien que interpretara el papel de Otelo.
12. (to behave like)
