sota-
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sota-(
soh
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tah
)A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., auto, pre).
1. (underneath)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Hay que restaurar el retablo, sobre todo el sotabanco de madera, que tiene carcoma.The altarpiece needs restoration, especially the wooden predella, which has woodworm.
El marinero se rasuró la sotabarba al llegar a puerto.The sailor shaved his neckbeard after arriving at the port.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El sotacura le dio la píxide al cura para que pudiera dar la comunión.The assistant gave the pyx to the priest so he could give communion.
El sotabibliotecario quedará a cargo de la biblioteca mientras el bibliotecario está de vacaciones.The assistant librarian will be in charge of the library while the head librarian is on vacation.
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