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"Estanque" is a form of "estanque", a noun which is often translated as "pond". "Piscina" is a noun which is often translated as "swimming pool". Learn more about the difference between "piscina" and "estanque" below.
la piscina(
pee
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see
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nah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. swimming pool
¡Entra a la piscina! El agua está tibia.Get in the swimming pool! The water is nice.
b. pool
No puedes comer y nadar en la piscina en seguida.You can't eat and swim in the pool right after.
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el estanque(
ehs
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tahng
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keh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. pond
Lirios de agua flotaban en el estanque.Water lilies floated on the pond.
a. tank
¿Le cargo el estanque, señor?Shall I fill the tank up, sir?
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