animation [ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən]
animation
animation(
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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. (technique)
a. la animación (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 hired numerous artists to help with the animation of the film.Contratamos a muchos artistas para ayudarnos con la animación de la película.
2. (film and television)
a. la película de animación (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 prefer live-action films over animations.Prefiero las películas con actores reales a las películas de animación.
b. los dibujos animados (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 movie studio just released its latest animation.El estudio cinematográfico estrenó sus últimos dibujos animados.
3. (liveliness)
a. la animación (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 excited hostess gestured with her hands and talked with animation.La anfitriona entusiasmada hizo gestos con las manos y habló con animación.
b. la vivacidad (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).
In spite of her old age, she still overflows with animation.A pesar de su vejez, todavía rebosa vivacidad.
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