compuesto

el compuesto, compuesto(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. compound
El ácido sulfúrico es un compuesto químico que debe manipularse con precaución.Sulfuric acid is a chemical compound that should be handled with care.
a. compound
La palabra "rascacielos" es un compuesto en español.The word "rascacielos" is a compound in Spanish.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. composed
El viudo se mantuvo muy compuesto en el funeral.The widower was very composed at the funeral.
a. dressed up
Iba muy compuesta para su cita romántica.She was all dressed up for her romantic date.
a. composite (plant)
Las hojas simples son características de las plantas compuestas.Simple leaves are characteristic of composite plants.
b. compound (leaf)
Las hojas compuestas suelen tener varias hojuelas.Compound leaves usually have several leaflets.
a. compound
Las palabras compuestas tienen más de un morfema libre.Compound words have more than one free morpheme.
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