balanza

la balanza(
bah
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lahn
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sah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. scales
Pesa la carne picada en la balanza de cocina.Measure the ground meat on the kitchen scales.
b. balance
El vendedor de pescado colocó el salmón sobre la balanza.The fishmonger put the salmon on the balance.
a. balance
La balanza de pagos registró un déficit de seis millones de dólares.The balance of payments registered a deficit of six million dollars.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(favorable decision)
a. scales
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
El árbitro inclinó la balanza a favor del equipo local.The referee tipped the scales in favor of the local team.
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