manner

la manera

la clase

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nuhr

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (way)

a. la manera

(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).

(F)

In this manner, we can easily find the source of the leak.De esta manera, fácilmente podemos encontrar el origen de la fuga.

b. la forma

(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).

(F)

Carlos has a unique manner of working.Carlos tiene una forma única de trabajar.

c. el modo

(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).

(M)

If you prepare the chicken in this manner, it will come out crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside.Si se prepara el pollo de esta manera, quedará crujiente por fuera y jugoso por dentro.

d. el estilo

(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).

(M)

The garden is arranged in a French manner.El jardín está organizado al estilo francés.

2. (demeanor)

a. la actitud

(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).

(F)

He usually has a helpful manner.Generalmente tiene una actitud servicial.

b. la forma

(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).

(F)

Vickie frequently acts in an abrasive manner.Vickie actúa frecuentemente de forma áspera.

c. el trato

(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).

(M)

Dr. Garcia has a reassuring manner.El doctor García tiene un trato que resulta tranquilizador.

3. (type)

a. la clase

(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).

(F)

There were all manner of fish in the aquarium.Había toda clase de peces en el acuario.

b. el tipo

(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).

(M)

The pathologist tried to determine what manner of bacteria was responsible.El patólogo intentó determinar qué tipo de bacteria era la causa.

c. la suerte

(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).

(F)

All manner of people come to the temple seeking redemption.Toda suerte de gente llega al templo en busca de redención.

manners

A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

plural noun

4. (personal conduct)

a. los modales

(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).

(M)

Remember to mind your manners when you visit your grandparents.Acuérdate de cuidar tus modales al visitar a tus abuelos.

Your son has such nice manners.Qué buenos modales tiene su hijo.

b. la educación

(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).

(F)

Ofelia's children all have good manners.Todos los hijos de Ofelia tienen buena educación.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(lifestyle)

a. las costumbres

(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).

(F)

Dr. Sorenson's treatise presents a summary of key 19th century manners.El tratado del Dr. Sorenson presenta un resumen de las costumbres claves del siglo XIX.

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