una
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Definition
In Spanish, 'una' is the feminine singular form of 'a' or 'one,' used before feminine nouns to indicate one item or a single unit of something.
Usage & Nuances
Always used with feminine singular nouns. Do not use 'una' with masculine nouns (use 'un' instead). In counting, 'una' means the number one (feminine). In some idioms, 'una' emphasizes uniqueness or a single example.
Spanish: unaPortuguese (BR): umaPortuguese (PT): umaChinese (Simplified): 一 (yī) - 一个 (yí ge)Chinese (Traditional): 一 (yī) - 一個 (yí ge)Hindi: एक (ek)Arabic: واحدةBengali: একটি - এক (স্ত্রীলিং)Russian: однаJapanese: 一つ(女性名詞の前につく)Vietnamese: một (dùng với danh từ giống cái)Korean: 하나 (여성 명사의 앞에)Turkish: bir (dişi)Urdu: ایک (مؤنث)Indonesian: satu (khusus untuk kata benda feminin)
Example Sentences
Ella compra una manzana.
basic
Quiero una taza de té.
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Necesitamos una solución rápida.
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Solo tengo una hermana.
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¿Puedes darme una mano con esto?
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No es una idea cualquiera, es especial.
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