ofensa
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la ofensa(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. insult
El árbitro dijo que no va a tolerar más ofensas entre los jugadores de los dos equipos.The referee said he wouldn't tolerate any more insults between the players of the two teams.
b. offense (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No creía que Luci se tomaría lo que le dije como ofensa.I didn't think Luci would take offense to what I said.
c. offence (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El rector del colegio consideró que lo que hizo Augusto era una ofensa grave, merecedora de expulsión.The school principal thought that what Augusto did was a serious offence, worthy of exclusion.
d. affront
Me parece que el comportamiento de los participantes en ese reality show es una ofensa contra la moral.I think the participants' behavior on that reality show is an affront to morality.
e. slight
No haber invitado a Debbie a la fiesta fue una verdadera ofensa.Not inviting Debbie to the party was a real slight.
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