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"Singular" is an adjective which is often translated as "unique", and "plural" is a noun which is often translated as "plural". Learn more about the difference between "singular" and "plural" below.
singular, el singular(
seeng
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goo
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. unique
Maia era una violinista extraordinaria: poseía un talento singular y tocaba con pasión.Maia was an extraordinary violinist. Her talent was unique and she played with passion.
b. singular
Cada sociedad civil está configurada de un modo singular determinado por su propia historia.Each civil society is shaped in a singular way determined by its own history.
2. (strange)
a. extraordinary
El monje se dedicó al estudio de las Escrituras con singular fervor.The monk applied himself to the study of the Scriptures with extraordinary zeal.
b. remarkable
Ganamos el partido gracias a una actuación singular de nuestros delanteros.We won the match thanks to a remarkable performance from our forwards.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el plural, plural(
ploo
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rahl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (diverse)
a. pluralistic
El racismo todavía existe en varias sociedades plurales.Racism still exists in many pluralistic societies.
