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rudimentario(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (crude)
a. rudimentary
Primero, construimos un refugio rudimentario cerca de la playa.First, we built a rudimentary shelter near the beach.
b. basic
La cocina todavía es un poco rudimentaria, pero tiene lo esencial.The kitchen is still a bit basic, but it has the essential things.
c. primitive
Las instalaciones son algo rudimentarias: por ejemplo, no hay agua corriente.The facilities are somewhat primitive: there's no running water, for instance.
2. (elementary)
a. rudimentary
Tengo unos conocimientos rudimentarios de latín.I have a rudimentary knowledge of Latin.
b. basic
Las matemáticas que estudié en la escuela eran rudimentarias.I studied basic mathematics in school.
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