providence
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This word is often capitalized in the sense shown in 1), and it must be preceded by the definite article in the sense shown in 3).
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (religious)
a. la providencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
When Roger was suffering with cancer, his pastor counseled him to trust in divine providence.Cuando Roger padecía de cáncer, su pastor le aconsejó que confiara en la divina providencia.
2. (foresight)
a. la providencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Miguel had the providence to record his conversation with Carlos.Miguel tuvo la providencia de grabar la conversación con Carlos.
b. la previsión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Wendy had the providence to check the oil before embarking on her road trip.Wendy tuvo la previsión de comprobar el nivel de aceite antes de embarcarse en su viaje por carretera.
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