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affaires

/əˈfɛəz/

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noun

Asuntos, negocios

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

Examples :

"a difficult affair to manage"

Un asunto difícil de manejar.

business work commerce finance economy industry politics government organization action

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noun

Asunto, cuestión

Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

Examples :

"an affair of honor, a duel; an affair of love, an intrigue"

Un asunto de honor, un duelo; un asunto de amor, una intriga.

action event thing

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noun

Asunto, incidente

An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

Examples :

"While skirmishes and minor affaires occurred along the border, neither side committed to a full-scale invasion. "

Si bien ocurrieron escaramuzas y asuntos menores a lo largo de la frontera, ninguna de las partes se comprometió con una invasión a gran escala.

military war action

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noun

Cosa, asunto

A material object (vaguely designated).

Examples :

"He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car."

Usó una cosa en forma de gancho con un mango largo para abrir el coche.

thing item material

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Aventura, relación extramatrimonial

An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

Examples :

"His multiple affaires led to the end of his marriage. "

Sus múltiples aventuras llevaron al fin de su matrimonio.

human sex emotion

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Aventura, relación extramatrimonial

A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

Examples :

""The rumors about the teacher having affaires with students led to an investigation by the school board." "

Los rumores sobre las aventuras del profesor con estudiantes llevaron a una investigación por parte del consejo escolar.

family sex human

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noun

Amante

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

Examples :

"The gossip at the office was that Mr. Thompson had several affaires while he was married. "

El chisme en la oficina era que el Sr. Thompson tenía varios amantes mientras estaba casado.

family person sex moral

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noun

Fiesta, reunión social

A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.

Examples :

"The embassy regularly hosts elegant affaires for diplomats and dignitaries. "

La embajada organiza regularmente fiestas elegantes para diplomáticos y dignatarios.

culture entertainment event society group

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noun

Genitales

The (male or female) genitals.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's affaires to diagnose the problem. "

El médico examinó los genitales del paciente para diagnosticar el problema.

anatomy body sex organ human