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nounadjective

la lista

list

Conjunto de nombres, cosas o datos escritos uno debajo de otro para tenerlos ordenados.

The Spanish word "lista" has two main meanings depending on the context:

  1. List

    • It refers to a series of items or names written or printed together, usually in a column.
    • Example: Una lista de compras = A shopping list.

  2. Smart or clever (feminine form of "listo")

    • When used as an adjective, "lista" means someone who is intelligent or quick-thinking.
    • Example: Ella es muy lista = She is very smart.

So, "lista" can mean a "list" (noun) or "smart/clever" (adjective, feminine).

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Examples

Tengo una lista de compras.noun

I have a shopping list.

Escribí mi lista en un papel.noun

I wrote my list on a piece of paper.

Marta escribió su lista de tareas.noun

Marta wrote her task list.

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