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pedestal
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pedestal(
peh
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dihs
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tuhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el pedestal (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There was an ancient Egyptian amphora on a pedestal in the middle of the room.Había un ánfora egipcia sobre un pedestal en medio de la sala.
2. (figurative) (unrealistic esteem)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. el pedestal (M) (figurative)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Poor Lucas had placed Ana on a pedestal, only to find out that she was fickle and treacherous.El pobre Lucas había puesto a Ana sobre un pedestal, pero descubrió que era caprichosa y traidora.
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