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"Alta" is a form of "alta", a noun which is often translated as "discharge form". "Simpático" is an adjective which is often translated as "nice". Learn more about the difference between "simpático" and "alta" below.
simpático(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. nice
Ha sido un placer conocer a una chica tan simpática.It has been a pleasure to meet such a nice girl.
b. likeable
Su novio es un tipo simpático; siempre está sonriendo.Her boyfriend is such a likeable guy; he's always smiling.
c. pleasant
Nuestros vecinos son gente muy simpática.Our neighbors are very pleasant people.
d. friendly
Los niños de Carmen son muy simpáticos con sus compañeros de clase.Carmen's children are very friendly to their classmates.
e. kind
Tu abuelo me parece muy simpático.I think your grandad seems very kind.
a. sympathetic
Los doctores creen que es un problema con su sistema nervioso simpático.The doctors believe it's a problem with his sympathetic nervous system.
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el alta(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. discharge form
Necesito una copia del alta médica que te dieron.I need a copy of the medical discharge form you were given.
a. membership
Tenemos 15 altas nuevas este mes.We have 15 new memberships this month.
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