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"Privilegio" is a form of "privilegio", a noun which is often translated as "privilege". "Recurso" is a noun which is often translated as "resource". Learn more about the difference between "recurso" and "privilegio" below.
el recurso(
rreh
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koor
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (supplies)
a. resource
Tenemos que ser conscientes de no gastar los recursos naturales del planeta.We have to be conscious that we don't waste the planet's natural resources.
los recursos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. means
Estamos recolectando donaciones para familias e individuos de escasos recursos.We're collecting donations for families and individuals of limited means.
el privilegio(
pree
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bee
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leh
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hyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. privilege
Para un profesor es un privilegio recibir la visita de un exalumno.For a teacher, it's a privilege when a former student visits them.
b. honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En la conferencia tuve el privilegio de hablar con el reconocido escritor colombiano.I had the honor of talking to the well-known Colombian writer at the conference.
c. honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Sería un privilegio acompañarte al baile.It would be an honour to take you to the dance.
