menester
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el menester(
meh
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nehs
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tehr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (task)
a. activity
La reina gobernaba el país mientras el rey se dedicaba a otros menesteres.The queen governed the country, while the king was busy with other activities.
b. occupation
La abogacía es un menester que, bien ejercido, contribuye a la armonía social.Law is an occupation that, if appropriately practiced, can enhance social harmony.
3. (necessity)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es menester que el poder judicial sea independiente del poder político.It is essential that the judiciary is independent from the political power.
Es menester cuidar de los pobres.We need to take care of the poor.
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