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franks

/fræŋks/

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noun

Franqueo postal, franquicia postal

Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).

Examples :

"During election season, we see the franks used extensively by politicians sending campaign mail. "

Durante la temporada electoral, vemos el franqueo postal utilizado extensamente por los políticos que envían correo de campaña.

government politics right

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noun

Indicación de franqueo

The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.

Examples :

"The mail from the government office arrived without a stamp; instead, it had franks in the corner, showing it was sent free of charge. "

El correo de la oficina gubernamental llegó sin sello; en cambio, tenía una indicación de franqueo en la esquina, que mostraba que se enviaba sin cargo.

stationery communication writing sign

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verb

Sellar

To place a frank on an envelope.

Examples :

""The secretary has to franks all the outgoing business mail before it's sent to the post office." "

La secretaria tiene que sellar todo el correo comercial saliente antes de enviarlo a la oficina de correos.

stationery communication

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verb

Franquear

To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.

Examples :

"Because the senator franks all letters sent to constituents regarding official business, the post office delivers them without postage. "

Debido a que el senador franquea todas las cartas enviadas a los electores con respecto a asuntos oficiales, la oficina de correos las entrega sin franqueo.

government communication service

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verb

Franquear

To send by public conveyance free of expense.

Examples :

"Because the senator championed veterans' rights, the post office will franks letters from veterans to government agencies. "

Debido a que el senador defendió los derechos de los veteranos, la oficina de correos franqueará las cartas de los veteranos a las agencias gubernamentales.

politics government communication service

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noun

Salchicha, perro caliente

A hot dog or sausage.

Examples :

"Buy a package of franks for the barbecue."

Compra un paquete de salchichas para la barbacoa.

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noun

Garza real

The grey heron.

Examples :

"We spotted several franks standing motionless in the shallow water, patiently waiting to catch fish. "

Vimos varias garzas reales de pie, inmóviles en el agua poco profunda, esperando pacientemente para pescar.

animal bird nature

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noun

Chiquero

Examples :

"The farmer cleaned the franks every week to keep the pigs healthy and the smell down. "

El granjero limpiaba el chiquero cada semana para mantener a los cerdos sanos y reducir el olor.

animal agriculture place

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verb

Encerrar, meter

To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

Examples :

"The farmer franks the pigs in the sty each evening to protect them from predators. "

El granjero encierra a los cerdos en el establo cada noche para protegerlos de los depredadores.

animal agriculture