extraño

extraño(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. strange
Este edificio tiene una forma muy extraña.This building has a very strange shape.
b. odd
¡Qué extraño que no haya llamado!How odd that he didn't call!
a. foreign
Los cruzados pelearon en tierra extraña.The Crusaders fought on foreign land.
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).
masculine or feminine noun
a. stranger
No dejes entrar a ningún extraño.Don't let any strangers in.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El elefante hizo un extraño cuando vio el ratón.The elephant shied when he saw a mouse.
El avión hizo un extraño al despegar.The plane made a strange movement while taking off.
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