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"Pure" is an adjective which is often translated as "puro", and "fresh" is an adjective which is often translated as "fresco". Learn more about the difference between "pure" and "fresh" below.
pure(
pyoor
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unaltered)
a. puro
A treasure with pieces of pure gold, emeralds, and rubies was found on the island.En la isla se encontró un tesoro con piezas de oro puro, esmeraldas y rubíes.
2. (clean)
a. puro (physically)
I'm glad to finally breathe pure air.Estoy contenta de poder respirar por fin aire puro.
a. puro
Pure science should go hand in hand with applied science.Las ciencias puras deberían ir de la mano de las ciencias aplicadas.
fresh(
fresh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fresco
Fresh vegetables are sold at the farmer's market.Se venden vegetales frescos en el mercado agrícola.
2. (additional)
a. nuevo
It's time to add fresh blood to our team.Ya es hora de traer sangre nueva a nuestro equipo.
3. (not salty)
4. (cool)
a. fresco
Take a jacket. It looks fresh out there.Llévate una chaqueta. Parece que hace fresco fuera.
a. fresco y fuerte (wind)
There was a fresh wind off the sea.Soplaba un viento fresco y fuerte del mar.
6. (cheeky)
a. descarado
The teacher reprimanded him for his fresh behavior.El profesor le riñó por su comportamiento descarado.
8. (recent)
a. recién llegado
They were fresh from the country and didn't know the city well.Estaban recién llegados del campo y no conocían bien la ciudad.
9. (not tired)
a. descansado (person)
I'll feel fresh after a good nap.Tras una buena siesta, estaré más descansado.
b. lozano (face, complexion)
We offer simple tips on how to achieve a fresh complexion.Le ofrecemos consejos simples para tener un rostro lozano.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
10. (recently)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He came to the company fresh from law school.Vino a la empresa recién salido del colegio de abogados.
We're fresh out of croissants.Se nos acaban de terminar los croissants.
