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"Sintaxis" is a noun which is often translated as "syntax", and "gustar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to like". Learn more about the difference between "sintaxis" and "gustar" below.
la sintaxis(
seen
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tahk
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sees
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (grammar)
a. syntax
No se identifica bien el sujeto porque la sintaxis de este idioma no es de lo que estamos acostumbrados.The subject isn't easy to find because the syntax of this language is not one that we are used to.
2. (computing)
a. syntax
Fíjate bien, hay un error de sintaxis en la línea 11 del código.Pay close attention; there's a syntax error on line 11 of the code.
gustar(
goos
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tahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to enjoy)
b. to fancy (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me gusta mucho tu primo. ¿Cómo se llama?I really fancy your cousin. What's his name?
a. to be liked
Las columnas de Rita gustan mucho. Las vamos a seguir publicando.Rita's columns are liked a lot. We'll keep on publishing them.
b. to be popular
No entiendo por qué gusta tanto el vino espumante. Lo detesto.I can't understand why sparkling wine is so popular. I hate it.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to test)
5. (to desire) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
