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scarecrow()
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (dummy)
a. el espantapájaros (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).
A scarecrow stood among the rows of corn.Un espantapájaros se alzaba entre las hileras de maíz.
2. (figurative) (slovenly person)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. el espantajo (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 second applicant who came into the office was an absolute scarecrow in a worn-out, ill-fitting suit.El segundo aspirante que entró al despacho era un auténtico espantajo con un traje desgastado y mal entallado.
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