uppers
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uppers(
uh
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pers
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (teeth)
a. la dentadura superior (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).
You are going to need braces on your uppers, but the lowers are fine.Vas a necesitar frenos en la dentadura superior, pero la dentadura inferior está bien.
upper
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. superior
The ozone has become depleted in the upper atmosphere.El ozono ha disminuido en la atmósfera superior.
b. más alto
We hiked across the upper slopes to a mountain cabin.Hicimos una caminata por las laderas más altas a una cabaña de montaña.
d. máximo
The upper limit for storage space has been exceeded.El límite máximo del espacio de almacenamiento se ha superado.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
In the US, individuals that make up the upper income range are capitalists and entrepreneurs.En los EE. UU., las personas que conforman el nivel de ingresos más alto son capitalistas y empresarios.
Juan, a millionaire, is in the upper tax bracket.Juan, un millonario, está en la banda impositiva más elevada.
a. superior
She started out washing dishes 20 years ago, and now she works in upper management.Comenzó lavando platos hace 20 años, y ahora trabaja en la gerencia superior.
b. alto
The committee sent the bill to the upper chamber for a vote.El comité envió la propuesta de ley a la cámara alta para su votación.
4. (upstream)
5. (northern)
a. del norte
The upper peninsula of Michigan is separated from the rest of the state by Lake Michigan.La península del norte de Michigan está separada del resto del estado por el lago Michigan.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (slang) (drug)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. la anfeta (F) (slang)
(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).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Taylor overdosed on uppers and almost died.Taylor tomó una sobredosis de anfetas y casi se muere.
7. (footwear)
a. el empeine (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 uppers on my shoes are still in good condition, even thought the soles have worn out.Los empeines de mis zapatos todavía están en buenas condiciones, a pesar de que las suelas se han desgastado.
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