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"Un" is an indefinite article which is often translated as "a", and "margarita" is a noun which is often translated as "daisy". Learn more about the difference between "un" and "margarita" below.
un(
oon
)An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
1. (singular)
b. an (before vowel sound)
Tienen una vieja cámara que todavía funciona.They have an old camera which is still working.
la margarita(
mahr
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gah
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ree
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (botany)
b. marguerite
¿Dónde conseguiste esas hermosas margaritas?Where did you get those lovely marguerites?
2. (beverage)
a. margarita
¿Quieres una margarita? - No, gracias. No tomo tequila.Would you like a margarita? - No, thanks. I don't drink tequila.
3. (printing)
a. daisy wheel
La margarita de la máquina de escribir se atora a cada rato.The typewriter's daisy wheel keeps getting stuck.
