historical

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historical(
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stor
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. histórico
We've studied different historical periods in class, including the Renaissance.Hemos estudiado diferentes periodos históricos en clase, incluyendo el Renacimiento.
a. histórico
Poverty is a historical problem in this country.La pobreza es un problema histórico en este país.
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historical fiction
la novela histórica
historical context
contexto histórico
historical site
el lugar histórico
historical event
acontecimiento histórico
historical place
el lugar histórico
historical figure
la figura histórica
historical monument
monumentos históricos
historical buildings
edificios históricos
historical significance
la importancia histórica
historical background
antecedentes históricos
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