preface
preface(
preh
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fihs
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el prefacio (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).
The preface to his autobiography ended up being the most controversial part of the book.El prefacio de su autobiografía terminó siendo la parte más controvertida del libro.
b. el prólogo (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).
Kathy's former professor wrote the preface to her textbook.El antiguo profesor de Kathy escribió el prólogo de su libro de texto.
a. el preámbulo (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).
After a short preface, Mary began her very long story on how she had met her husband.Tras un breve preámbulo, Mary comenzó su extenso relato acerca de cómo había conocido a su marido.
b. el prólogo (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).
The preface to his speech turned out to be prophetic.El prólogo de su discurso resultó ser profético.
a. el prólogo (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).
The arrival of Mr. James turned out to be the preface to a series of fortuitous events.La llegada del Sr. James resultó ser el prólogo de una serie de eventos fortuitos.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. prologar
A former president prefaced the candidate's book.Un expresidente prologó el libro del candidato.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
His goal was the preface to a comeback.Su gol fue el prólogo de una remontada.
Sarah prefaced her explanation by saying, "This is going to be grossly general."Sarah dijo a modo de prólogo, "Esto va a ser demasiado general".
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