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central

central, la central(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. central
Encontrarás el lago en la parte central del parque.You'll find the lake in the central part of the park.
a. main
El personaje central de la novela muere al final de la historia.The main character of the novel dies at the end of the story.
b. central
El gobierno central se ceñirá a la constitución para tomar sus decisiones.The central government will adhere to the constitution to make any decision.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. headquarters
La central de la empresa para la que trabajo está a las afueras de Madrid.The headquarters of the company I work for is located on the outskirts of Madrid.
b. main office
Mi carta se devolvió a la central porque me olvidé de ponerle un sello.My letter was sent back to the main office because I forgot to put a stamp on it.
c. head office
Me encantaría visitar Mountain View y conocer la central de importantes empresas.I would love to visit Mountain View and see the head offices of important companies.
a. power station
La central no genera suficiente electricidad para abastecer a toda la ciudad.The power station doesn't generate enough electricity to power the whole city.
a. central defender
El central evitó que el contrincante pasara el mediocampo.The central defender didn't let the opponent pass through the midfield.
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