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patente, la patente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (evident)
a. clear
Es patente la falta de coordinación que hay entre los organizadores.It's clear that there is a lack of coordination among the organizers.
c. patent
Es lamentable que un error tan patente se haya pasado por alto.It is regrettable that this very patent mistake has been overlooked.
d. plain
A raíz del reciente robo, se hizo patente la necesidad de aumentar la seguridad.Due to the recent robbery, the need for more security became plain.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (commerce)
a. patent
La fórmula de este medicamento está protegida por una patente.The formula for this medication is protected by a patent.
a. license plate (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Se le cayó la patente al carro cuando me estrellé.The license plate fell off the car when I crashed.
b. licence plate (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El policía me cobró una multa porque a mi carro le faltaba una patente.The police officer gave me a ticket because my car was missing a licence plate.
c. license number (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No alcancé a anotar la patente del auto que nos golpeó.I couldn't write down the license number of the car that hit us.
d. licence number (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Era un automóvil azul oscuro, patente número BD 58 XLM.It was a dark blue car, license number BD 58 XLM.
4. (driver's permit) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. driver's license (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Me puedes llevar al centro comercial? Mi patente ha caducado.Can you drive me to the mall? My driver's license has expired.
b. driving licence (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pasé el examen de conducir y me dieron la patente.I passed my driving test and got my driving licence.
a. license (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El restaurante por fin obtuvo la patente para licores.The restaurant finally received its liquor license.
b. licence (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Obtuvo su patente de colorista y ya puede trabajar en un salón de belleza.She got her colorist licence and now she can work at a beauty salon.
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