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"Pernos" is a form of "perno", a noun which is often translated as "bolt". "Espárragos" is a form of "espárrago", a noun which is often translated as "asparagus". Learn more about the difference between "pernos" and "espárragos" below.
el perno(
pehr
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
b. pintle (of hinge)
Los pernos de la bisagra están oxidados, y ahora la puerta no abre.The pintles of the door hinge are rusty, and now it won't open.
el espárrago(
ehs
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pah
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rrah
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goh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (botany)
a. asparagus
Estoy haciendo espárragos asados con queso parmesano.I'm making roasted asparagus with Parmesan.
2. (culinary)
a. asparagus
María hizo unos exquisitos espárragos asados.Maria did some delicious roasted asparagus.
3. (mechanics)
a. stud
Los espárragos de acero se utilizan mucho en la industria automotriz.Steel studs are used a great deal in the automotive industry.
