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Letter t

Talla
Noun that can only be applied to people. For animals we use "tamaño".
Ejemplo:
Trae otra camisa porque esta no le vale. Tiene una talla mayor.

Talvez / tal vez
In Latin America this is generally written as one word, while in Spain it is written as two.
Ejemplo:
Latin America: Talvez vino y no lo vimos.
Spain: Tal vez vino y no lo vimos.

Tarifa plana
Avoid this Anglicism, a literal translation of "flat rate&quo. Use Tarifa fija
Ejemplo:
He contratado una tarifa fija de Internet.

Texas
Correct form of writing the name of this southern state of the United States. The classic Spanish pronunciation should be with a "j" be with a "j".
Ejemplo:
Houston está en Texas.

Tour operator / tour operador
Avoid these forms and use the term operador turístico.
Ejemplo:
Juan es operador turístico.

Tuvo / tubo
Tuvo: Simple past form of the verb tener.
Tubo: A cylindrical, hollow, elongated piece having various uses, such as channeling water or other fluids or gases.
Ejemplo:
Hace años Luis tuvo mucho dinero.
El coche tiene el tubo de escape roto.

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