apóstrofe

el apóstrofe(
ah
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pohs
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troh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. apostrophe
El personaje empezó su monólogo con un apóstrofe, dirigiéndose a su difunto abuelo.The character opened his monologue with an apostrophe, addressing his late grandfather.
a. insult
Tus apóstrofes no me ofenden.Your insults don't offend me.
3. (grammar)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. apostrophe
El nombre del bar es "Joe's". Tiene apóstrofe antes de la letra "s".The name of the bar is "Joe's." It has an apostrophe before the letter "s."
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