peculiar

peculiar(
pih
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kyu
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lyuhr
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. extraño
The milk has a peculiar smell. Do you think it's gone bad?La leche tiene un olor extraño. ¿Crees que ha echado a perder?
b. raro
He's been acting rather peculiar since that dog bit him last week.Ha estado algo raro desde que aquel perro lo mordió la semana pasada.
a. peculiar
I didn't understand him very well because his accent is peculiar to River Plate Spanish.No lo entendí muy bien porque su acento es peculiar del español rioplatense.
b. particular
Removing your shoes before entering is a custom peculiar to this region.Quitarse los zapatos antes de entrar es una costumbre particular de esta región.
c. característico
Some of the features peculiar to this plant are its narrow leaves and woody stem.Unos de los rasgos característicos de esta planta son sus estrechas hojas y su tallo leñoso.
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