left-handed
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left-handed(
lehft
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hahn
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dihd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
In the past, left-handed people were often made to write with their right hand.Antiguamente, a los zurdos se los solía obligar a escribir con la mano derecha.
Learning to sew may be more difficult for left-handed people.Aprender a coser puede resultarle más difícil a un zurdo.
a. con la mano izquierda
This left-handed serve gives the Catalan player an advantage.Este servicio con la mano izquierda le da una ventaja al tenista catalán.
b. con la izquierda
Sam's left-handed blow to my jaw knocked me out.El golpe que me dio Sam en la mandíbula con la izquierda me dejó K. O.
4. (figurative) (questionable)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. con la mano izquierda
Peggy broke a finger last week and is having to do everything left-handed.La semana pasada, Peggy se rompió un dedo y ahora tiene que hacer todo con la mano izquierda.
b. con la izquierda
Have you ever tried writing left-handed?¿Has probado alguna vez a escribir con la izquierda?
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