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"Zarcillos" is a noun which is often translated as "earring", and "aretes" is a noun which is also often translated as "earring". Learn more about the difference between "zarcillos" and "aretes" below.
el zarcillo(
sahr
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see
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yoh
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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. earring
No puedo usar zarcillos porque no tengo las orejas perforadas.I can't wear earrings because I don't have my ears pierced.
a. tendril
La planta trepadora se prende a la cerca por medio de zarcillos.The climbing plant uses tendrils to hold onto the fence.
a. hand hoe
Usa un zarcillo para escardar los canteros.Use a hand hoe to weed the flowerbeds.
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el arete(
ah
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reh
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teh
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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. earring
Quisiera comprarme un par de aretes que hagan juego con mi collar de perlas.I'd like to buy a pair of earrings to match my pearl necklace.
¡Oh, no! Creo que se me perdió un arete en la fiesta.Oh, no! I think I lost an earring at the party.
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