patíbulo

el patíbulo(
pah
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tee
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boo
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loh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. scaffold
Los soldados llevaron a los sentenciados a muerte al patíbulo.The soldiers took those sentenced to death to the scaffold.
b. gallows (for hangings)
La mujer acusada de brujería fue sentenciada al patíbulo.The woman accused of witchcraft was sentenced to the gallows.
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