traction
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traction(
trahk
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shihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la tracción (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).
The doctor applied traction to the broken leg to allow it to heal properly.El doctor aplicó tracción a la pierna rota para permitir que sanara adecuadamente.
2. (grip)
a. la adherencia (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).
It is always a good idea to be sure that your shoes have good traction, especially in the winter.Siempre es una buena idea asegurarse de que los zapatos tengan buena adherencia, sobre todo en el invierno.
3. (popularity)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Her philosophy gained traction after several of her predictions came true.Su filosofía se volvió popular cuando varias de sus predicciones se hicieron realidad.
It's a successful business in the United States, but they're struggling to gain traction in Mexico.Es un negocio exitoso en los Estados Unidos, pero están luchando por despegar en México.
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