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individual

English translation of individual

individual

The Spanish word 'individual' directly translates to 'individual' in English. It is commonly used to refer to a single, separate person or thing. It may be used in various contexts, such as in sentences like 'Cada individuo tiene derechos únicos', which translates to 'Each individual has unique rights'.


Example sentences using: individual

Cada individuo tiene derechos.

English translation of Cada individuo tiene derechos.

Every individual has rights.

This is a simple and straightforward sentence that uses the word 'individual' to describe a person. The sentence structure is similar to English, which helps in understanding the subject-verb agreement in Spanish.

Ella es una individuo fuerte.

English translation of Ella es una individuo fuerte.

She is a strong individual.

In this sentence, the word 'individual' is used as a noun to describe a person. This sentence also introduces the construction of 'ser' + adjective to describe people's characteristics.

Estoy buscando a un individuo específico.

English translation of Estoy buscando a un individuo específico.

I am looking for a specific individual.

This sentence clearly demonstrates the use of 'individual' and a descriptor, specifying a certain person. This can be useful for learning how to describe persons in different ways.

El éxito de un individuo depende de su esfuerzo.

English translation of El éxito de un individuo depende de su esfuerzo.

The success of an individual depends on their effort.

Here, 'individual' is used within a more complex sentence structure. It helps to understand how prepositions function in Spanish.

La sociedad es el reflejo de sus individuos.

English translation of La sociedad es el reflejo de sus individuos.

Society is a reflection of its individuals.

This phrase provides an example of how the word 'individual' is used in a figurative context. The verb 'es' is used to highlight a characteristic quality.

El deber de un individuo es pagar sus impuestos.

English translation of El deber de un individuo es pagar sus impuestos.

The duty of an individual is to pay their taxes.

An illustrative sentence for learning how the reflexive pronoun is used ('sus') referring back to 'individual'.

Cada individuo tiene sus propios pensamientos.

English translation of Cada individuo tiene sus propios pensamientos.

Every individual has their own thoughts.

This sentence helps to understand the possessive adjective 'sus' which refers back to 'individual'. It also introduces students to the concept of plural noun agreement.

Un buen líder respeta a cada individuo en su equipo.

English translation of Un buen líder respeta a cada individuo en su equipo.

A good leader respects every individual on their team.

This sentence expands the vocabulary by introducing new terms like 'líder' (leader) and 'equipo' (team), while reinforcing the use of 'individual'.

Este individuo está causando problemas.

English translation of Este individuo está causando problemas.

This individual is causing problems.

This phrase highlights the use of the present continuous tense in Spanish, with the verb 'causando' (causing) following 'está'. It also helps to reinforce the use of 'individual'.

El individuo debe tomar responsabilidad por sus acciones.

English translation of El individuo debe tomar responsabilidad por sus acciones.

The individual must take responsibility for his actions.

This is another commonly used phrase involving the word 'individual'. It illustrates how the gender of the individual is implied by the adjective ending in the noun agreement.

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