close-up

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “closeup” except in the sense shown in #4.
close-up(
klos
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el primer plano
(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 woman's scar was noticeable in the close-up.En el primer plano se notaba la cicatriz de la mujer.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. detallado
The television show promises a close-up analysis of the fatal accident.El programa de televisión promete un análisis detallado del fatal accidente.
a. en primer plano
The photographer selected the close-up shot she liked best.La fotógrafa escogió la toma en primer plano que más le gusto.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. más cerca
Debra sat close-up to the stage.Debra se sentó más cerca del escenario.
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