residence

residence(
reh
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zih
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dihns
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la residencia
(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).
(F)
A local carpenter had bought the old chapel and had converted it into a residence.Un carpintero local había comprado la antigua capilla y la había convertido en una residencia.
a. la residencia
(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).
(F)
After a year of legal residence, you can apply for Spanish citizenship.Después de un año de residencia legal, puedes solicitar la nacionalidad española.
a. la residencia universitaria
(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).
(F)
The use of tobacco is strictly prohibited in all residences.El uso de tabaco está estrictamente prohibido en todas las residencias universitarias.
b. el colegio mayor
(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).
(M)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
The student was so excited to leave the residence and move into her own apartment.La estudiante estaba muy emocionada por dejar el colegio mayor y mudarse a su propio apartamento.
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