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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (initial)
Si restauras la computadora a su estado original, funcionará más rápido, pero perderás tus archivos.If you restore your computer to its original state, it will work faster, but you will lose all your files.
2. (not a copy)
a. original
Necesito que me mandes el certificado original y dos fotocopias compulsadas.I need you to send me the original certificate and two notarized photocopies.
3. (innovative)
a. original
Creo que llenar las piscinas con agua de mar es una idea original para ahorrar agua potable.I think filling pools with sea water is an original idea to save fresh water.
4. (odd)
a. eccentric
Quiere ser original, pero ese vestido viejo la hace verse ridícula.She tries to be eccentric, but that old dress makes her look ridiculous.
5. (native to)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Contrariamente a lo que la gente cree, la pasta es original de Asia y no de Italia.Contrary to popular belief, pasta originally comes from Asia and not from Italy.
El tomate es original de América del Sur.Tomatoes originated in South America.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. original
No domino el alemán tanto como para leer "Der Steppenwolf" en el original.My German is not so good as to read "Der Steppenwolf" in the original German.
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