esquela

la esquela(
ehs
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keh
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lah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. death notice
No sabía que mi abuelo había muerto hasta que vi la esquela en el periódico.I didn't know my grandfather had died until I saw the death notice in the paper.
b. funeral notice
Me enteré de la muerte de Belén por la esquela que salió en el periódico.I found out about Belen's death from the funeral notice that was published in the paper.
a. notice
Se anunciaron los seleccionados de la audición en una esquela.The names of those selected at the audition were put up on a notice.
b. announcement
Toda la información aparecerá impresa en la esquela.All the information will be printed in the announcement.
a. short letter
Mi hermana me envió una esquela para darme la noticia.My sister sent me a short letter to give me the news.
b. note
Recibí una esquela de mi novio, en la que me decía lo que había pasado.I received a note from my boyfriend, telling me what had happened.
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