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Aula grátisThe suffix -amen forms mainly masculine collective nouns that refer to a set, mass, or abundance of the things named by the base noun. It is a small and not very productive pattern in contemporary Spanish. The nouns are ordered approximately by frequency and usefulness.
Velamen denotes the complete set of sails on a vessel; pelamen, a mass of hair; and maderamen, the timber used in a structure. Caderamen is colloquial, while botamen is rare and specialized.
| # | Spanish Noun | Noun in English | Base Noun | Base Noun in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | velamen | sails collectively; sail arrangement | vela | sail |
| 2 | pelamen | mass of hair; thick hair or fur | pelo | hair; fur |
| 3 | maderamen | timberwork; wooden framework; collection of timber | madera | wood; timber |
| 4 | caderamen | large or prominent hips (colloquial, mainly Spain) | cadera | hip |
| 5 | botamen | collection of pharmacy jars; collection of casks aboard a ship | bote / bota | jar / cask; wineskin |
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