elements
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elements(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I tried to grow an orange tree in Maine, but it couldn't withstand the elements.Traté de cultivar un naranjo en Maine, pero no pudo resistir a los elementos.
You should bundle up to protect yourself from the elements today.Hoy deberías abrigarte para protegerte del clima.
2. (the basics)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
This textbook is an introduction to the elements of calculus.Este libro de texto es una introducción a los elementos del cálculo.
You can't play jazz if you don't understand the elements of the blues.No puedes tocar el jazz sin si no entiendes las nociones básicas del blues.
element
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (component)
a. el elemento (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).
One of the elements that makes the novel so ingenious is the author's use of language.Uno de los elementos que hace la novela tan ingeniosa es el uso de lenguaje del autor.
c. el componente (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).
There is an element of fear in your reaction to the unknown.Hay un componente de temor en tu reacción frente a lo desconocido.
4. (chemistry)
a. el elemento (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).
The two chemists realized they had discovered a new element.Los dos químicos se dieron cuenta de que habían descubierto un nuevo elemento.
a. el elemento (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 type of political candidate appeals to the extremist element of our society.Este tipo de candidato atrae al elemento extremista de nuestra sociedad.
b. el grupo (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).
There is an element within our culture that seeks independence from the central government.Hay un grupo dentro de nuestra cultura que busca la independencia del gobierno central.
a. la resistencia (F) (stove)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The element should be red hot when you put the kettle on.La resistencia debería estar al rojo vivo cuando pongas la tetera.
a. el elemento (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).
The element that this deity represents is fire.El elemento que representa esta deidad es el fuego.
8. (figurative) (comfortable environment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. el elemento (M) (figurative)
(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).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
That singer is in her element when she's close to her audience in a small club.Esa cantante está en su elemento cuando está cerca de su público en un club pequeño.
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