el patito feo
-the ugly duckling
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patito feo

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(unattractive person or thing)
a. ugly duckling
Abuela, ¡qué linda te ves en esta foto! - Gracias, mi amor. Y eso que yo era el patito feo de la familia cuando estaba pequeña.Grandma, you look so beautiful in this picture! - Thank you, sweetie. And to think I was the ugly duckling in the family when I was little.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ugly duckling
Mami, ¿qué le pasó al patito feo? - Cuando creció, se convirtió en un bello cisne.Mom, what happened to the ugly duckling? - When he grew up, he turned into a beautiful swan.
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