sinking
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sinking(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (nautical)
a. el hundimiento (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).
The sinking of a Canadian hospital ship in World War I caused great outrage.El hundimiento de un barco hospital canadiense en la Primera Guerra Mundial provocó gran indignación.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (nautical)
a. que se está hundiendo
The coast guard rescued passengers from a sinking ship.La guardia costera rescató a los pasajeros de un barco que se estaba hundiendo.
3. (dreadful)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
As soon as Alexa saw the look on Ian's face, she began to have a sinking feeling.En cuanto Alexa vio la expresión que Ian tenía en la cara, le entró un gran desasosiego.
I got a sinking feeling when he told me that he didn't have time to see me this week.Sentí una gran desazón cuando me dijo que no tenía tiempo para verme esta semana.
4. (finance)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The sinking currencies reflect the state of the economy.El derrumbe de las monedas refleja el estado de la economía.
The sinking dollar is starting to have its effects.La caída en picado del dólar está empezando a hacer su efecto.
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