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"Volumen" is a noun which is often translated as "volume", and "apéndice" is a noun which is often translated as "appendix". Learn more about the difference between "volumen" and "apéndice" below.
el volumen(
boh
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loo
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mehn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (of sound)
a. volume
El médico me dijo que escuchar música a todo volumen es malo para el oído.The doctor told me that listening to music at full volume is harmful to your hearing.
3. (quantity)
a. volume
La empresa gana más porque el volumen de proyectos aumentó un 50%.The company is earning more because the volume of projects rose by 50%.
b. turnover
El volumen de negocio se redujo radicalmente, así que la compañía tuvo que cerrar.The turnover was dramatically reduced, so the company had to close.
el apéndice(
ah
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pehn
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dee
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seh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. appendix
Mi hermana tenía el apéndice inflamado, pero no se lo operaron.My sister had an inflamed appendix, but she didn't have to have it removed.
a. appendage
Los escorpiones tienen dos apéndices frontales con forma de tenaza.Scorpions have two appendages at the front that are shaped like pincers.
a. appendix
En el apéndice se puede encontrar una tabla con todos los datos.A chart that includes all the data can be found in the appendix.
b. annex
Hay un apéndice al final del libro donde se incluyen los textos completos.There's an annex at the the end of the book that includes the complete texts.
4. (add-on)
a. extension
Nuestra ciudad no quiere ser un apéndice de la capital.Our town doesn't want to be an extension of the capital.
b. appendage (of a superior body)
El partido no es un mero apéndice del gobierno.The party isn't a mere appendage of the government.
c. annex (of a building)
La sala de arte moderno es un apéndice del museo que fue construido hace solo unos pocos años.The modern art room is an annex to the gallery and was built only a few years ago.
