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"Rate" is a noun which is often translated as "la tarifa", and "expression" is a noun which is often translated as "la expresión". Learn more about the difference between "rate" and "expression" below.
rate(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la tarifa
(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).
(F)
The company reduced the rates for all services to attract more clients.La compañía redujo las tarifas de todos los servicios para atraer a más clientes.
b. el precio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The rates for gasoline reached an all-time high.Los precios de la gasolina llegaron a un máximo histórico.
a. la tasa
(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).
(F)
The immigration rate in the United States goes up every year.La tasa de inmigración en los Estados Unidos aumenta cada año.
b. el índice
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The candidate promises a fall in the unemployment rate as part of her campaign.La candidata promete una disminución del índice de desempleo como parte de su campaña.
a. el ritmo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
People were entering and exiting the building at an alarming rate.La gente entraba y salía del edificio a un ritmo alarmante.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. clasificar
The movie is rated R due to violence and sexual content.La película está clasificada R por violencia y contenido sexual.
a. evaluar
It is her job to rate the performance of all of the employees.Es su trabajo evaluar el rendimiento de todos los empleados.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. considerarse
He rates as one of the best guitarists in the world.Se considera uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo.
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expression(
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spreh
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shihn
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la expresión
(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).
(F)
The expression of surprise on his face was priceless.La expresión de sorpresa de su rostro era graciosísima.
a. la expresión
(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).
(F)
We're learning everyday expressions in German class.Estamos aprendiendo expresiones cotidianas en la clase de alemán.
a. la expresión
(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).
(F)
She sent me flowers as an expression of her gratitude.Me mandó flores como expresión de su gratitud.
a. la expresión
(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).
(F)
It was technically good, but you need to put more expression in your music.Técnicamente estuvo bien, pero tienes que poner más expresión en tu música.
a. la expresión
(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).
(F)
Evaluate the expression inside the parentheses first.Evalúa la expresión entre paréntesis primero.
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