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No. 10,058 in Spanish

carpas

"Carpas" in English means "tents" or "carps" (fish), depending on context.

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  • Las carpas en el campamento están listas para ser usadas.

    The tents in the campsite are ready to be used.

    Here, 'carpas' refers to 'tents', portable shelters used for outdoor camping.

  • Los niños alimentan a las carpas que habitan en el estanque.

    The children feed the carps living in the pond.

    In this case, 'carpas' means 'carps', which are fish commonly kept in ponds.

  • En algunas tradiciones, las carpas simbolizan perseverancia y buena fortuna.

    In some traditions, carps symbolize perseverance and good fortune.

    Here, 'carpas' again refers to 'carps', in a symbolic context regarding cultural traditions.

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