tenedor

el tenedor(
teh
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neh
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dohr
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. fork
Prefiero comer el pastel con un tenedor y no una cuchara.I prefer to eat cake with a fork and not a spoon.
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).
masculine or feminine noun
a. holder
El tenedor del pagaré puede exigir el pago a su vencimiento.The holder of the promissory note may demand payment at maturity.
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