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cáncer
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When it refers to the zodiac sign, the plural of “cáncer” is “cáncer.” The adjective "cáncer" is invariable, which means its form does not change according to the gender or number of the noun it describes.
el cáncer(
kahn
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sehr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (illness)
a. cancer
La quimioterapia y la radioterapia son muy duras, pero haré todo lo necesario para vencer al cáncer.Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are tough, but I'll do whatever it takes to defeat cancer.
2. (figurative) (moral evil)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. cancer (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
La corrupción es el cáncer que está consumiendo a nuestro país.Corruption is the cancer that is consuming our country.
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).
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