anticipation
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anticipation(
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tih
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sih
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pey
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shihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (foresight)
a. la previsión (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).
We are saving money in anticipation of future property maintenance costs.Estamos ahorrando dinero en previsión de futuros gastos de mantenimiento de la propiedad.
b. la anticipación (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).
Driving safely requires anticipation of what other drivers may do.Una conducción segura requiere cierta anticipación de lo que otros conductores puedan hacer.
a. la expectativa (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).
The anticipation of future acts of terrorism can have disheartening effects on a population.La expectativa de futuros actos terroristas puede tener un efecto desalentador en una población.
b. la previsión (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).
I bought a down jacket in anticipation of the cold Canadian winter.Me compré un plumífero en previsión del frío invierno canadiense.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I thank you in anticipation of your valuable support.Le doy las gracias de antemano por su valioso apoyo.
Shelly sat by the phone in anticipation of her son calling.Shelly se sentó junto al teléfono, esperando a que su hijo la llamara.
3. (eagerness)
a. la expectación (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).
The fans waited for the concert to begin in great anticipation.Los fans esperaban el comienzo del concierto con gran expectación.
b. la ilusión (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).
Each Christmas we awaited the arrival of Santa Claus with great anticipation.Todas las Navidades, aguardábamos la llegada de Papá Noel con gran ilusión.
4. (indication)
a. el anticipo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That sweet smell floating in the air was an anticipation of spring.Ese fragante aroma que flotaba en el aire era un anticipo de la primavera.
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