sh
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ch

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"Ch" is a form of "ch", an abbreviation which is often translated as "c.". "Sh" is an interjection which is often translated as "chitón". Learn more about the difference between "sh" and "ch" below.

sh(

)

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

1. (used to tell someone to be quiet)

a. chitón

Sh! I can't hear what they're saying!¡Chitón! ¡No escucho lo que están diciendo!

b. chist

Sh! This is the best part.¡Chist! Esta es la mejor parte.

c. ssh

Sh! Be quiet and let me listen to the lecturer.¡Ssh! Guarda silencio y déjame escucharle al conferencista.

d. chito

Sh! The baby is sleeping.¡Chito! El bebé está durmiendo.

ch(

eych

)

An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").

abbreviation

1. (chapter)

a. el c.

(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)

For Monday, I would like you all to read ch 17, "The Siege."Para el lunes, me gustaría que todos lean el c. 17, "El sitio".

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