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"TU" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "sindicato", and "genial" is an adjective which is often translated as "cordial". Learn more about the difference between "TU" and "genial" below.
TU(
ti
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yu
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An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
1. (trade union)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. el sindicato
(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)
The TU ensures that we have good wages.El sindicato garantiza que tengamos buenos sueldos.
b. el gremio
(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)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
The TU is negotiating with the head of the company.El gremio está negociando con el director de la compañía.
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genial(
ji
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nyuhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cordial
We received a genial welcome when entering the houseRecibimos una bienvenida cordial al entrar en la casa.
b. jovial
Her genial smile brightened my spirits.Su sonrisa jovial me levantó el ánimo.
c. simpático (person)
Thanks to the genial host, everyone had a good time.Gracias al anfitrión simpático, todos lo pasaron bien.
d. afable (person)
The town's genial people made me feel welcome.La gente afable de la ciudad me hizo sentir bienvenido.
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