la prótesis
-the prosthesis
See the entry for prótesis.

prótesis

la prótesis(
proh
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teh
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sees
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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. prosthesis
La dentista me colocará la prótesis dental mañana.The dentist will install the dental prosthesis tomorrow.
b. artificial limb (arm or leg)
Leandro se quita la prótesis cuando se baña.Leandro removes his artificial limb when he takes a shower.
a. prosthesis
Un ejemplo de la prótesis en los hispanohablantes que están aprendiendo inglés es la pronunciación de una "e" delante del grupo consonántico "sp".An example of prosthesis in Spanish-speaking learners of English is the pronunciation of an "e" before words starting with the consonant cluster "sp."
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