counterweight
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counterweight
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (physics)
a. el contrapeso (M)
(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).
This elevator operates with the assistance of a counterweight.Este ascensor funciona con la ayuda de un contrapeso.
2. (contrast)
a. el contrapeso (M)
(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).
John was a counterweight to Paul in the band.John era un contrapeso a Paul en la banda.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. compensar
The slightly lower pay was counterweighted by the upbeat and energetic culture of the company.El ambiente animado y lleno de energía de la empresa compensaba el hecho de que el sueldo era un poco bajo.
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