No. 6,012 in Spanish
an
The word "an" does not exist as a standalone word in Spanish.
In a sentence
Ellos anhelan un futuro mejor.
They long for a better future.
Here, 'an' is part of the verb 'anhelan', which means 'they long for', illustrating the usage of 'an' as a verb ending in the third person plural of the present indicative tense.
Por favor, no anoten en las hojas de examen.
Please, do not write on the exam sheets.
The word 'anoten' includes 'an' as part of its imperative form for the second person plural (formal or plural) in Spanish.
An anécdota como esta siempre trae una sonrisa.
A story like this always brings a smile.
The word 'an' in this sentence is part of 'anécdota', a noun meaning 'story' or 'anecdote', showcasing 'an' as a partial root in a noun.
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