vera
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la vera(
beh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (border)
2. (geography)
a. bank (of a river)
Ayer paseamos por el campo y llegamos hasta la vera de ese río largo.Yesterday we went for a walk in the countryside and made it all the way down to the bank of that long river.
b. shore (of a lake or ocean)
Los pioneros vivían en una cabaña a la vera de un lago.The pioneers lived in cabin on the shore of a lake.
3. (proximity)
a. side
Él estuvo a mi vera, cuidándome mientras estuve enferma.He was by my side, taking care of me while I was sick.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tenía que quedarme quieto y sentarme a la vera de mi madre durante la misa.I had to stay put and sit next to my mother during the mass.
Espero estar a tu vera toda la vida, mi amor.I hope to be with you all my life, my love.
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