roble
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el roble(
rroh
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bleh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (botany)
2. (material)
a. oak
¿Qué madera es mejor para la puerta, arce o roble?What type of wood is better for the door, maple or oak?
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. beast
Mi abuelo es un roble; tiene un estado físico excelente, entrena todas las mañanas y jamás se enferma.My grandpa is a beast; he's really fit, he exercises every morning, and he never comes down with anything.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No sintió mi puñetazo porque es un roble.He didn't feel it when I punched him because he's as strong as an ox.
El talonador de nuestro equipo de rugby es un roble y puede correr rápido.The hooker on our rugby team is strong and can run fast.
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