Why is it un problema and not una problema?

Why is it un problema and not una problema?

The Spanish letters “a” and “o” as the final letter of a word designate a feminine or masculine word; “a” is feminine and “o” is masculine. So how come it’s “el problema” and not “la problema” since “el” should always modify a masculine noun and “la” a feminine noun.

Why is the Spanish word problema masculine?

The word “problema” is masculine. It is masculine because it is borrowed from Greek. Any word that is borrowed from another language is classified as masculine in Spanish. You can tell that “problema” is borrowed from Greek due to its ending “-ma”.

Is it un problema or una problema?

“Problema” is a *masculine” noun that happens to end with an “a”. There are exceptions to the general ‘rules’ and this is one of them. The only way to be safe and sure is to memorize each noun with their gender, as you encounter it. That’s true.

Is el mapa feminine or masculine?

You should always learn nouns in Spanish with the definite article. This will prove to be an easier way to remember if they are feminine or masculine. Examples of some nouns that do not follow these rules: la mano (feminine), el mapa (masculine), el día (masculine).

What does yesca mean in Spanish?

Translation Matrix for yesca:

Noun Related Translations
tinder yesca

Is color masculine or feminine?

The word ‘color’ is masculine in Spanish. Therefore it will be ‘el color’ in singular and ‘los colores’ in plural. For example: ‘Ese color te sienta…

What does Tempio mean in Spanish?

/pi/pli [ˈtɛmpjo ] masculine noun. (Religion also) (figurative) temple.

What is a drogas?

‘Drogas’ is the Spanish word for drugs.

What is the meaning of Morena?

Morena is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name derived from the term moreno, meaning “brown, brown-haired.” It is a popular name in Argentina, where it was the second most popular name given to baby girls born in Córdoba, Argentina in 2009.

What is Victimas?

Wiktionary. víctima. noun. a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice.

What does Vistima mean in English?

n an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance. Types: presa. a person who is hunted. descamisado, desdichado, desgraciado, infeliz, pelado, pelagatos, petate, pobre, pringado.

Does victima have accent?

Collins defines bebé as either masculine and feminine, and reports a specifically feminine variant beba (no accent) in Argentina. With this example as an inspiration, and in the spirit of feminist linguistic revolt, I hereby resolve to use un víctima in my own Spanish when referring to a male victim. Won’t you join me?

What declension is victima victimae F?

First-declension noun….Declension.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative victima victimae
Genitive victimae victimārum
Dative victimae victimīs
Accusative victimam victimās

What is a case Latin?

Case refers to the formal markers (in Latin they are endings added to the stem of a noun or adjective) that tell you how a noun or adjective is to be construed in relationship to other words in the sentence.

What does the word migra mean in English?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

What is a Ferrocarril?

ferrocarril Noun. ferrocarril, el ~ (m) (tren) railway train, the ~ Noun. ‐ public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive.

Does Mija mean in Spanish?

my daughter

What does El hall mean in English?

(entrada, vestíbulo) vestibule, entryway n. (office building) lobby n. (house)

What is La Tarifa?

Tarifa (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈɾifa]) is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Tarifa lies on the Costa de la Luz (“coast of light”) and across the Strait of Gibraltar facing Morocco.

What is the meaning of Nga mihi?

Greetings to all

Is blonde hair good for Morena?

Platinum Blonde This cool, metallic blonde shade contrasts with your morena skin, so both your hair and skin are highlighted. It gives you an edgy look that you can slay on and off the runway.

What hair color makes you look whiter?

Tip #1: Choose Darker Shades Going by the rule of light absorbance, darker colors absorb more light than they reflect and vice versa. So if you pick a dark color for your hair, your skin will look whiter.