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purpose(
puhr
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pihs
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (intention)
a. el propósito (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).
What is the purpose of your call?¿Cuál es el propósito de tu llamada?
b. el objetivo (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 purpose of the project is to improve security.El objetivo del proyecto es mejorar la seguridad.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
For all practical purposes, the kitchen is my office.A efectos prácticos, la cocina es mi oficina.
For the purpose of containing the spread of the virus, all visitors are required to wear a face mask.A los efectos de contener la propagación del virus, se requiere que todas las visitas lleven mascarilla.
2. (use)
a. la determinación (F)
(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).
His purpose was as strong as ever.Su determinación era más fuerte que nunca.
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