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"Trama" is a form of "trama", a noun which is often translated as "plot". "Argumento" is a form of "argumento", a noun which is often translated as "argument". Learn more about the difference between "trama" and "argumento" below.
la trama(
trah
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mah
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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. plot
La trama de esta novela es demasiado enrevesada.The plot of this novel is too convoluted.
a. conspiracy
Los detectives descubrieron una trama de bombear el puesto de periódicos.Detectives uncovered a conspiracy to bomb the newspaper stand.
b. plot
La policía frustró la trama de contrabando.The police foiled the smuggling plot.
a. weave
La tela que vamos a usar para hacer la cobija debe tener una trama cerrada.The cloth we're going to use to make the comforter must have a tight weave.
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el argumento(
ahr
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goo
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mehn
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toh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. argument
¿Tienes evidencias suficientes para sustentar tu argumento?Do you have enough evidence to support your argument?
a. plot
Si incluyes más personajes, el argumento se volverá más complicado.If you add more characters, the plot will become more complicated.
b. storyline
El argumento de la película gira en torno al robo de un banco.The storyline of the movie revolves around a bank robbery.
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