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"Sustantivos" is a form of "sustantivo", an adjective which is often translated as "substantive". "Los" is a definite article which is often translated as "the". Learn more about the difference between "sustantivos" and "los" below.
sustantivo, el sustantivo(
soos
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tahn
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tee
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boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (essential)
a. substantive
Hay diferencias sustantivas entre las atmósferas de Marte y Venus.There are substantive differences between the atmospheres of Mars and Venus.
b. substantial
Nuestra jefa ha invertido una cantidad sustantiva de dinero en el proyecto.Our boss has invested a substantial sum of money in the project.
c. fundamental
La enseñanza de la tolerancia es un paso sustantivo en el desarrollo de una sociedad cooperativa.Teaching tolerance is a fundamental step in developing a cooperative society.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (grammar)
b. substantive (formal)
Estudiamos los diferentes tipos de sustantivos en mi clase de sintaxis.We studied the different types of substantives in my syntax class.
los(
lohs
)A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., the girl).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
