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"Y" is a conjunction which is often translated as "and", and "simpático" is an adjective which is often translated as "nice". Learn more about the difference between "y" and "simpático" below.
y(
ee
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Y Juan dónde está?So, where is Juan?
¿Y cuál es el problema?What is the problem?
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
simpático(
seem
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pah
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tee
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koh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (agreeable)
a. nice
Ha sido un placer conocer a una chica tan simpática.It has been a pleasure to meet such a nice girl.
b. likeable
Su novio es un tipo simpático; siempre está sonriendo.Her boyfriend is such a likeable guy; he's always smiling.
d. friendly
Los niños de Carmen son muy simpáticos con sus compañeros de clase.Carmen's children are very friendly to their classmates.
2. (anatomy)
a. sympathetic
Los doctores creen que es un problema con su sistema nervioso simpático.The doctors believe it's a problem with his sympathetic nervous system.
