son
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soon

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"Son" is a form of "son", a noun which is often translated as "el hijo". "Soon" is an adverb which is often translated as "pronto". Learn more about the difference between "son" and "soon" below.

son(

suhn

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (relative)

a. el hijo

(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)

Gustavo has one son and two daughters.Gustavo tiene un hijo y dos hijas.

2. (form of address)

a. el hijo

(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)

Son, could you help me get my suitcase off the bus?Hijo, ¿me puedes ayudar a bajar la maleta del camión?

soon(

sun

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (within a short time)

a. pronto

See you soon!¡Nos vemos pronto!

b. dentro de poco

Set the table; dinner will be ready soon.Pon la mesa, la cena estará lista dentro de poco.