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"Patterns" is a form of "pattern", a noun which is often translated as "el patrón". "Panels" is a form of "panel", a noun which is often translated as "el panel". Learn more about the difference between "patterns" and "panels" below.
pattern(
pah
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duhrn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el patrón (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 psychologist must first identify the patient's behavior pattern.El psicólogo primero debe determinar el patrón de conducta del paciente.
a. el estampado (M) (on fabric)
(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'd like a dress with a floral pattern.Quisiera un vestido con un estampado floral.
b. el diseño (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 facade is ornamented with Arabesque-inspired patterns.La fachada aparece decorada con diseños inspirados en motivos arabescos.
a. el patrón (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).
Our magazine offers the best selection of sewing patterns for skirts.Nuestra revista ofrece la mejor selección de patrones de costura para faldas.
b. el molde (M) (Southern Cone)
(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).
Can you knit a sweater from a pattern?¿Sabes tejer un suéter utilizando un molde?
4. (prototype)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. imitar
Many new fashion trends are patterned on those of years gone by.Muchas tendencias nuevas de la moda imitan las de antaño.
b. basarse en
Some of the biggest box office hits have been patterned after Shakespeare works.Algunas de las películas más taquilleras se basan en obras de Shakespeare.
panel(
pah
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nuhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (flat piece)
a. el panel (M) (in a wall or a door)
(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).
It will be easier to cover the hole in the wall with a wooden panel than to fill it up.Será más fácil tapar el agujero de la pared con un panel de madera que rellenarlo.
b. el tablero (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).
Press the red button on the panel of the machine.Pulse el botón rojo del tablero de la máquina.
a. el panel (M) (in an interview or discussion)
(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 senator refused to answer any more of the panel's questions.El senador se negó a responder a ninguna otra pregunta del panel.
b. el jurado (M) (in a competition)
(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 members of the panel held up their scorecards.Los miembros del jurado levantaron sus tarjetas de puntuación.
c. el comité (M) (of experts)
(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).
A panel of experts will be deciding on the matter.Un comité de expertos tomará una resolución sobre el asunto.
4. (fine arts)
a. la tabla (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).
This Renaissance painting of the Holy Family consists of three different panels.Este cuadro renacentista de la Sagrada Familia consta de tres tablas.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. revestir con paneles
The next step is to panel the walls of the room.El siguiente paso será revestir las paredes de la habitación con paneles.
