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"Presencial" is an adjective which is often translated as "face-to-face", and "telefónico" is an adjective which is often translated as "telephone". Learn more about the difference between "presencial" and "telefónico" below.
presencial(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. face-to-face
El curso presencial es más caro que la versión en línea.The face-to-face course is more expensive than the online version.
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telefónico(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. telephone (noun)
Este contrato te permite hacer un número ilimitado de llamadas telefónicas, tanto a fijos como a celulares.This contract allows you make an unlimited number of telephone calls, both to landlines and cellphones.
b. telephonic
Los candidatos que no residan en Madrid tendrán opción a una entrevista telefónica.Those candidates who don't reside in Madrid are eligible for a telephonic interview.
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