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"Sustantivo" is a form of "sustantivo", an adjective which is often translated as "substantive". "Verbo" is a noun which is often translated as "verb". Learn more about the difference between "verbo" and "sustantivo" below.
el verbo(
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (formal) (style)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. language
Reconocí que era una obra de Shakespeare por su verbo.I knew it was one of Shakespeare's works from the language.
c. diction (literature)
Homero nos presenta su visión de la naturaleza a través de un verbo poético.Homer uses poetic diction to present us with his vision of nature.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es un orador de verbo muy fluido.He's a very articulate speaker.
La casera era una señora de verbo rudo.The landlady was a rough-spoken woman.
3. (formal) (pronouncements)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. words
Los libros nos permiten escuchar el verbo de los filósofos y escritores del pasado.Books allow us to hear the words of philosophers and writers from the past.
4. (religious)
sustantivo, el sustantivo(
soos
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tahn
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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.
