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"Preposition" is a noun which is often translated as "la preposición", and "disappointed" is an adjective which is often translated as "decepcionado". Learn more about the difference between "preposition" and "disappointed" below.
preposition(
preh
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puh
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zih
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shihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (grammar)
a. la preposición (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).
Many verbs that require a preposition in English are expressed with a single word in Spanish.Muchos verbos que requieren una preposición en inglés se expresan con un solo verbo en español.
disappointed(
dihs
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uh
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poyn
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tihd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. decepcionado
I'm disappointed in your test score.Estoy decepcionada con el resultado de tu examen.
b. desilusionado
The disappointed boy made a frustrated gesture.El niño desilusionado hizo un gesto de frustración.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm disappointed in Peter.Peter me decepcionó.
We were really disappointed with the service in that hotel.El servicio del hotel nos decepcionó mucho.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
"You again," said Jean with a disappointed sigh."Tú otra vez", dijo Jean con un suspiro de decepción.
The kid opened the box and gave the toy a disappointed look.El niño abrió la caja y miró con desilusión el juguete.
a. frustrado
Women have a long history of disappointed hopes when it comes to workplace equality.Las mujeres tienen una larga historia de esperanzas frustradas en materia de igualdad laboral.
