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"Resources" is a form of "resources", a plural noun which is often translated as "los recursos". "Waste water" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "desperdiciar agua". Learn more about the difference between "resources" and "waste water" below.
resources(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. los recursos (M)
(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).
Some resources are renewable, but some of the most valuable, such as petroleum, are not.Algunos recursos son renovables, pero algunos de los más valiosos, como el petróleo, no lo son.
resource
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el recurso (M)
(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).
This pamphlet is an excellent resource for people new to the community.Este folleto es un recurso excelente para la gente nueva de la comunidad.
b. el medio (M)
(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).
The clinic has several resources for helping patients deal with chronic pain.La clínica tiene varios medios para ayudar a los pacientes a enfrentarse al dolor crónico.
3. (ingenuity)
a. los recursos (M)
(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).
Harris was able to get out of a difficult situation thanks to his coolness and resource.Harris pudo salir de una situación difícil gracias a su sangre fría y a sus recursos.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
waste water(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. desperdiciar agua
If you leave the tap running the whole time you're brushing your teeth, you're wasting water.Si dejas abierto el grifo todo el tiempo mientras te cepillas los dientes, desperdicias agua.
