liga
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la liga(
lee
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gah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. league
La Liga Hanseática la formaron ciudades en el norte de Alemania y comunidades de comerciantes alemanes en el extranjero.The Hanseatic League was formed by towns in northern Germany and German merchant guilds abroad.
2. (sports)
a. league
Veinte equipos juegan en la liga de fútbol española.Twenty teams play in the Spanish football league.
3. (clothing)
a. garter (for stockings) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En muchas bodas, el novio suele lanzar la liga que lleva la novia a los solteros.In many weddings, the groom usually throws the bride's garter at the single men.
b. suspender (for stockings) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Ahora se usan poco las ligas porque los calcetines suelen tener elástico.Suspenders are rarely used now because socks tend to have elastic.
a. rubber band
Usa ligas para mantener el póster enrollado.Use rubber bands to keep the poster rolled up.
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