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"Suerte" is a noun which is often translated as "luck", and "Shakira" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Shakira". Learn more about the difference between "suerte" and "Shakira" below.
la suerte(
swehr
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teh
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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. luck
Tengo una entrevista mañana. ¡Deséame suerte!I have an interview tomorrow. Wish me luck!
a. fate
Corrieron la misma suerte que sus padres.They suffered the same fate as their parents.
a. chance
Confiaron todo a la suerte.They left everything to chance.
a. sort
En el anticuario venden objetos de toda suerte.At the antiques shop they sell all sorts of objects.
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Shakira(
shah
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kee
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rah
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Shakira
Shakira toma clases de piano los martes a las 5 pm.Shakira takes piano lessons on Tuesdays at 5 pm.
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