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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "brush-up."
brushup
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la repasada (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).
Before the exchange students from Munich arrive, I want to make sure you know how to ask and answer questions in German. Raise your hand if you need a quick brushup .Antes de que lleguen los estudiantes de intercambio de Múnich, quiero asegurarme de que sepan hacer y contestar preguntas en alemán. Levanta la mano si necesitas una repasada.
b. la refrescada (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).
It seems I've forgotten how to solve quadratic equations. - Don't worry. I will give you a brushup.Parece que he olvidado cómo resolver ecuaciones cuadráticas. - No te preocupes. Te daré una refrescada.
c. el repaso (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).
Before the exam, my friends and I got together in the cafeteria for a brushup.Antes del examen, mis amigos y yo nos juntamos en la cafetería para hacer un repaso.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He gave his French a brushup before going to Paris.Repasó su francés antes de ir a París.
I haven't performed surgery in three years. My skills are in need of a brushup.Hace diez años que no opero. Necesito refrescar mis habilidades.
2. (repair)
a. el arreglo (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).
I'm about to put the pots in the kiln. Is yours ready? - Almost. Let me do a final brushup.Estoy a punto de meter las ollas en el horno. ¿La tuya está lista? - Casi. Déjame hacer un último arreglo.
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