carnal

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carnal(
kahr
-
nahl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. carnal
El libro habla de los placeres carnales.The book discusses carnal pleasures.
a. blood
Tengo un sobrino carnal y una sobrina política.I've got one blood nephew and one niece by marriage.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(pal)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. friend
Mira, allí está mi carnala Luisa.Look, there's my friend Luisa.
b. buddy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Soy el padrino de mi carnal en su boda.I'm my buddy's best man at his wedding.
c. mate
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Eres mi carnal y estaré a tu lado.You're my mate and I will stand by you.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(relative)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. brother (masculine)
Mi carnal acaba de llegar de Tampico.My brother just got here from Tampico.
b. sister (feminine)
Vamos a Jalpan a visitar a mi carnala.We're going to Jalpan to visit my sister.
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