magic words
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magic words(
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jihk
wuhrdz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (spell)
a. las palabras mágicas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The witch said the magic words and turned the man into a frog.La bruja dijo las palabras mágicas y convirtió al hombre en una rana.
b. la fórmula mágica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There are no magic words or tricks for being successful here. You've got to work hard.No hay fórmula mágica ni trucos para tener éxito aquí. Tienes que trabajar duro.
c. el hechizo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't believe in magic words or spells.No creo ni en los hechizos ni los encantos.
2. (figurative) (words that have an intended effect)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. las palabras mágicas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You didn't say the magic words. - Sorry. Please, can I have more lemonade?No dijiste las palabras mágicas. - Lo siento. Por favor, ¿me sirves más limonada?
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