putativo
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putativo(
poo
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tah
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tee
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boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. putative (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El padre putativo siempre se negó a reconocerla, y ahora tendrá que someterse a una prueba de paternidad.The putative father has always refused to recognize her, and now he'll have to undergo a paternity test.
b. presumed
El hermano putativo resultó ser solo un amigo suyo de la infancia.The presumed brother turned out to be just a childhood friend of hers.
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