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"Zapatos" is a form of "zapato", a noun which is often translated as "shoe". "Etc." is an abbreviation which is often translated as "etc.". Learn more about the difference between "zapatos" and "etc." below.
el zapato()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. shoe
Paula necesita zapatos nuevos.Paula needs new shoes.
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etc.()
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. etc.
¿Cómo fue la reunión? - Bien: llegamos, comimos, hablamos, negociamos, etc.How was the meeting? - Fine: we arrived, ate, talked, negotiated, etc.
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