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clásico, el clásico(
klah
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see
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koh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. classical
Sócrates, Platón y Aristóteles son los máximos exponentes de la filosofía clásica.Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are the greatest exponents of classical philosophy.
a. classical
El piano comenzó a desplazar al clavicordio en el periodo clásico.The piano began to take the place of the harpsichord in the classical period.
a. classic
El cuento es la clásica historia de un héroe que rescata a una princesa.The tale is the classic story of a hero who rescues a princess.
b. standard
La maestra nos enseñó el método clásico para dividir polinomios.The teacher taught us the standard method of dividing polynomials.
c. traditional
No quiero el casamiento clásico. Quiero algo nuevo y exótico.I don't want a traditional wedding celebration. I want something new and exotic.
d. typical
El alumno respondió con la clásica excusa: "El perro se comió mi tarea".The student answered using the typical excuse: "My dog ate my homework."
a. classic
La película clásica Psicosis es mi thriller favorito.The classic movie Psycho is my favorite thriller.
a. classic
María decoró la casa nueva con muebles clásicos.Maria decorated the new house with classic furniture.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. classic
En su biblioteca tenía clásicos, más que nada: Shakespeare, Dumas, Chekhov y muchos más.In his library I saw mostly classics: Shakespeare, Dumas, Chekhov, and many others.
a. traditional big game
Me encantaría ir a ver un partido del Barcelona contra el Real Madrid. Es un clásico.I'd love to see Barcelona playing against Real Madrid. It's a traditional big game.
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