No. 1,661 in Spanish
pendiente
"Pendiente" can mean "slope/incline," "earring," or "pending/unresolved," depending on context.
In a sentence
Estoy pendiente de tu llamada.
I am attentive to your call.
Here, 'pendiente' means 'attentive' or 'watchful' and indicates that the subject is paying close attention to something.
Este pendiente de oro es muy valioso.
This gold earring is very valuable.
In this context, 'pendiente' refers to a piece of jewelry, specifically an 'earring.'
La tarea todavía está pendiente.
The task is still pending.
Here, 'pendiente' means 'pending' or 'not yet completed,' used to describe an unfinished situation.
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