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"Vidrio" is a form of "vidrio", a noun which is often translated as "glass". "Periódicos" is a form of "periódico", a noun which is often translated as "newspaper". Learn more about the difference between "vidrio" and "periódicos" below.
el vidrio(
bee
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dryoh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. glass
Ten cuidado con esa jarra; es de vidrio.Be careful with that pitcher; it's made of glass.
a. piece of glass
Amy se cortó el pie con un vidrio mientras caminaba por la playa.Amy cut her foot on a piece of glass while walking along the beach.
3. (glass pane)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. window
Si miras por el vidrio, verás que es un día hermoso.If you look through the window, you'll see that it's a beautiful day.
a. lens
Se me cayeron los anteojos y se rompió un vidrio.I dropped my glasses and one of the lenses broke.
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el periódico(
peh
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reeoh
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dee
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koh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. newspaper
Es uno de los periódicos más importantes del país.It is one of the most important newspapers in the country.
b. paper
¿Y tú cómo lo sabes? - Ha salido en el periódico.And how do you know? - It was in the paper.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. periodic
Es un fenómeno que se produce de forma periódica.It is a phenomenon that takes place on a periodic basis.
a. recurring
0.3333... es un número periódico.0.3333... is a recurring number.
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