tirano

el tirano, la tirana, tirano(
tee
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rah
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noh
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. tyrant
Un ejército de rebeldes derrocó al cruel tirano.A rebel army overthrew the cruel tyrant.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. tyrannical
El rey tirano ordenó la ejecución del bufón que no lo hizo reír.The tyrannical king ordered the execution of the jester who didn't make him laugh.
a. despotic
Mi jefe es tirano y me trata como a un esclavo.My boss is despotic and treats me like a slave.
b. tyrannical
Me saqué un cuatro en Biología. - Yo también. Roberto es un profesor tirano.I got an F in Biology. - Me too. Roberto is a tyrannical professor.
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