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"Precipicio" is a noun which is often translated as "precipice", and "pendiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "pending". Learn more about the difference between "precipicio" and "pendiente" below.
el precipicio(
preh
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see
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pee
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (edge)
2. (ruin)
a. abyss (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
El alcohol es un precipicio de adicción en el que muchas personas acaban cayendo.Alcohol is an abyss of addiction in which many people end up falling into.
pendiente, la pendiente(
pehn
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dyehn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unresolved)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Solucionaste todo o quedó algo pendiente?Did you sort everything out or is there still stuff to do?
Volvimos a hablar, pero todavía hay algunos asuntos pendientes.We started talking again, but there are still some issues to sort out.
3. (attentive)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Estaban pendientes de noticias del pueblo después del tornado.They were waiting on news from the town after the tornado.
Estaremos pendientes de tu hijo.We'll keep an eye on your son.
4. (inclined)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
