elevation

elevation(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la elevación
(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).
(F)
The cemetery is located on an elevation overlooking the river.El cementerio está ubicado en una elevación con vistas al río.
a. la altura
(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).
(F)
The observatory is at an elevation of 12,000 feet.El observatorio está a una altura de 12,000 pies.
b. la altitud
(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).
(F)
He has difficulty breathing at elevations over 2,000 meters.Tiene dificultad para respirar en altitudes por encima de 2,000 metros.
a. la elevación
(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).
(F)
After his elevation to fame, he lost touch with his friends from the neighborhood.Después de su elevación a la fama, perdió contacto con sus amigos del barrio.
a. el alzado
(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).
(M)
The right side elevation of this house is very plain. - That's because it will abut another building.El alzado derecho de esta casa es muy simple. - Eso es porque colindará con otro edificio.
a. la elevación
(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).
(F)
The whole staff celebrated Steven's elevation to store manager.Todo el personal celebró la elevación de Steven a gerente de la tienda.
b. el ascenso
(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).
(M)
After his elevation to general, he led the army to victory.Después de su ascenso a general, llevó el ejército a la victoria.
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