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"Socios" is a form of "socios", a plural noun which is often translated as "membership". "Vocales" is a form of "vocal", a noun which is often translated as "vowel". Learn more about the difference between "socios" and "vocales" below.
los socios, las socias
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (general)
a. membership
El club siempre se ha jactado de sus selectos socios.The club has always boasted about its select membership.
b. members
Todos los miembros del club deportivo pagan una cuota mensual.All members of the sports club pay a monthly fee.
la vocal, vocal(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. vowel
¿Cuántas vocales hay en la palabra española "urbanismo"? - Cuatro.How many vowels are there in the Spanish word "urbanismo"? - Four.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. member
El Sr. López es vocal del comité creado para gestionar el proyecto y, por tanto, tiene voz y voto en todo lo que se refiere al mismo.Mr. Lopez is a member of the committee created to manage the project, and therefore, he has a say in everything related to it.
a. chairperson
El vocal del Tribunal Constitucional declaró que la decisión se tomó sin que hubiera existido presión alguna por parte del gobierno.The chairperson of the Constitutional Court stated that the decision was made without any pressure from the government.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. vocal
La cantante sufre una afección de las cuerdas vocales que la ha tenido alejada de la canción durante los seis últimos meses.The singer suffers from a vocal cord condition that has prevented her from singing for the last six months.
