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"Preposition" is a noun which is often translated as "la preposición", and "late" is an adjective which is often translated as "tarde". Learn more about the difference between "preposition" and "late" 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.
late(
leyt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (deceased)
a. difunto
The late Mr. Johnson took good care of his garden.El difunto Sr. Johnson cuidaba muy bien de su jardín.