clay

clay(
kley
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la arcilla
(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).
(F)
The ancient Babylonians wrote in cuneiform on clay tablets.Los antiguos babilonios escribían en cuneiforme sobre tablillas de arcilla.
b. el barro
(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).
(M)
The artisans of Oaxaca are famous for their black clay pots.Los artesanos de Oaxaca son famosos por sus ollas de barro negro.
a. la plastilina
(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).
(F)
We used to make all kinds of things with clay when we were children.Solíamos hacer de todo con la plastilina cuando éramos niños.
b. la plasticina
(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).
(F)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
I have my backpack ready with paper, pencils, scissors, and clay.Tengo mi mochila lista con papel, lápices, tijeras y plasticina.
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