contado

contado(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. rare
Son contados los casos que han presentado efectos secundarios.Cases that have shown side effects are rare.
a. limited
Tenemos el tiempo contado para tomar nuestra decisión final.We have limited time to make our final decision.
b. numbered (days)
Sus días al mando de la empresa están contados.His days as the head of the company are numbered.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
3. (payment)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
a. installment
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Hoy pagué el último contado del auto.I paid the last installment of the car today.
b. instalment
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Me permitió pagarle en dos contados.He let me pay him back in two instalments.
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