auto

el auto(
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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. car
¿Te transportas al trabajo en auto o en bici?Do you commute to work by car or by bike?
b. automobile
La compañía ha invertido grandes cantidades en los autos eléctricos.The company has invested heavily in electric automobiles.
a. decree
El juez dictó un auto de consentimiento.The judge issued a consent decree.
b. edict
Los abogados dicen que el auto del magistrado podría socavar el sistema legal.The lawyers say the magistrate's edict could undermine the legal system.
a. religious play
Los niños del catecismo hicieron un auto sobre la infancia de Jesús.The Sunday-school children put on a religious play about Jesus's childhood.
b. mystery play
El auto de los Reyes Magos es uno de los más antiguos.The mystery play about the Magi is one of the oldest.
los autos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. proceedings
Hay que revisar los autos para ver si el demandante pidió una liquidación. We must review the proceedings to see if the plaintiff requested a liquidation.
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