polvera

la polvera(
pohl
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beh
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rah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. powder compact
Compré un estuche de maquillaje que incluye pintalabios, polvera y sombras para ojos.I bought a make-up kit that includes a lipstick, a powder compact, and eye shadows.
2. (part of the car over the wheel)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. fender
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Tengo que llevar el carro al garaje porque tiene una abolladura en la polvera.I need to take my car to the garage because it has a dent on the fender.
b. wing
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La polvera derecha quedó destrozada.The right wing is all smashed in.
3. (protective cover on a car wheel)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hubcap
Voy a cambiarle las polveras al carro.I'm going to replace my car's hubcaps.
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