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-less(
lihs
)A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., philia, ism).
a. sin
John offered his coat to a coatless man he met begging in the street.John ofreció su abrigo a un hombre sin abrigo que encontró pidiendo limosna en la calle.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Peter is clueless about how to fix a leaky faucet.Peter no tiene ni idea de cómo reparar una canilla que pierde.
The couple was childless for the first three years of their marriage.La pareja no tuvo hijos durante los primeros tres años de su matrimonio.
a. in-
We've tried countless combinations, and nothing has worked.Hemos probabo combinaciones incontables, y nada ha funcionado.
a. in-
Nina was given an award for her tireless efforts to help the neighborhood's children.Se le dio a Nina un premio por sus esfuerzos incansables para ayudar a los niños del barrio.
b. im-
Karl was dauntless facing the oncoming attack.Karl estaba impávido frente al ataque que se aproximaba.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
This shirt is made of wrinkleless fabric.Esta camisa está hecha con tela que no se arruga.
Use fadeless paper for the background.Utiliza papel que no se destiña para el fondo.
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