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"Zero" is a noun which is often translated as "el cero", and "nil" is a noun which is also often translated as "el cero". Learn more about the difference between "zero" and "nil" below.
zero(
zi
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ro
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (weaponry)
a. ajustar la mira de
I'm still learning how to zero my rifle.Todavía estoy aprendiendo a ajustar la mira de mi rifle.
a. poner a cero
It is important to remember to zero the scales in between weighing out the various ingredients.Es importante recordar poner a cero la balanza entre pesada y pesada de los distintos ingredientes.
nil(
nihl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (nothing)
b. la nada (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
After six months without work, Stuart's resources were at nil.Tras seis meses sin trabajo, los recursos de Stuart habían quedado en nada.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
