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What is a prefix in Spanish?

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A group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning

Prefixes do not change the grammatical category of the word.

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Name a prefix of negation in Spanish.

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  • in- / im-: not
  • des-: opposite / undo
  • a-: without
  • anti-: against

Examples include incorrecto (incorrect) and deshacer (undo).

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What does the prefix ‘super-‘ mean in Spanish?

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Very / above

Example: superrápido (super-fast).

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Fill in the blank: The prefix pre- means _______.

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before

Example: pre- (before).

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What is the meaning of the prefix ‘inter-‘?

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Between

Example: internacional (international).

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List the types of prefixes summarized.

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  • Negative prefixes
  • Quantity/size prefixes
  • Time/order prefixes
  • Location/direction prefixes
  • Intensity prefixes

Each type expresses different meanings.

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True or false: Intensity prefixes express negation or opposite meaning.

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FALSE

Intensity prefixes express degree or excess.

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Complete the sentence: Este ejercicio es muy fácil, no es _______.

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superdifícil

This sentence uses the prefix super-.

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What does the prefix sub- mean in Spanish?

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Under / below

Example: submarino (submarine).

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Fill in the blank: The prefix re- means _______.

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again

Example: rehacer (to redo).

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Choose the correct word: incorrecto / correcto → El número es _______.

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incorrecto

This sentence uses the prefix in-.

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Rewrite the sentence using a prefix: No es moral → _______.

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Es inmoral

This uses the prefix in-.

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What does the prefix multi- mean in Spanish?

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Many

Example: multicultural.

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Fill in the blank: The prefix extra- means _______.

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outside

Example: extraterrestre (extraterrestrial).

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What does the prefix ultra- mean in Spanish?

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Extreme

Example: ultrarrápido (ultra-fast).

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Choose the correct word: desordenado / ordenado → Mi escritorio está muy _______.

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desordenado

This sentence uses the prefix des-.

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What does the prefix trans- mean in Spanish?

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Across

Example: transportar (to transport).

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What is the function of Spanish prefixes?

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Change the meaning of words

Spanish prefixes are added to the beginning of words, similar to English, to modify their meanings.

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Give an example of the a-/an- prefix and its meaning.

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  • anormal (abnormal)
  • apolítico (apolitical)

The prefix a-/an- indicates negation or absence.

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What does the anti- prefix signify?

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Opposition

Examples include antídoto (antidote) and antinatural (unnatural).

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What does the auto- prefix mean?

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By oneself

Examples include automóvil (automobile) and autodidacta (self-taught).

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What is the meaning of the bi-/bis- prefix?

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Two

Examples include bilingüe (bilingual) and bisabuelo (great-grandfather).

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What does the co-/con-/com- prefix indicate?

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With, together

Examples include cooperar (to cooperate) and convivir (to live together).

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What is the function of the de-/des-/di-/dis- prefix?

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Negation, out of, away

Examples include deshacer (to undo), despeinar (to mess up hair), and discordia (discord).

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What does the **ex-** prefix mean?
Out of, former ## Footnote Examples include extraer (to extract) and exnovio (ex-boyfriend).
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What does the **extra-** prefix signify?
Outside, additional ## Footnote Examples include extraterrestre (extraterrestrial) and extraordinario (extraordinary).
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What does the **hiper-** prefix indicate?
Above, excessive ## Footnote Example: hiperrealismo (hyperrealism).
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What does the **hipo-** prefix mean?
Below, insufficient ## Footnote Example: hipodérmico (hypodermic).
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What is the meaning of the **in-/im-** prefix?
Negation ## Footnote Example: indefinido (undefined).
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What does the **inter-** prefix signify?
Between, among ## Footnote Examples include intervenir (to intervene) and internacional (international).
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What does the **mal-** prefix indicate?
Bad ## Footnote Example: maltratar (to mistreat).
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What does the **mono-** prefix mean?
One ## Footnote Examples include monociclo (unicycle) and monótono (monotonous).
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What is the meaning of the **pos-/post-** prefix?
After ## Footnote Examples include posponer (to postpone) and postguerra (post-war).
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What does the **pre-** prefix signify?
Before ## Footnote Examples include preparar (to prepare) and prefijo (prefix).
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Fill in the blank: The prefix **re-** indicates _______.
Again ## Footnote This prefix is used to indicate repetition or return.
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What is a **prefix** in Spanish?
A type of affix that modifies the meaning of a word ## Footnote The Spanish term for prefix is *prefijo*.
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The prefix **pre-** means __________.
before, in front of ## Footnote Examples include *preescolar* (before school-age) and *predeterminar* (to determine in advance).
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What does the prefix **pos-/post-** signify?
after, behind ## Footnote Examples include *posponer* (to put off until after) and *postoperatorio* (after an operation).
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The prefix **entre-** means __________.
between, mid ## Footnote Examples include *entrepiso* (mezzanine) and *entreabrir* (to open part-way).
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What does the prefix **en-** indicate?
in, inside of, to become like ## Footnote Examples include *enamorado* (in love) and *enfocar* (to focus on).
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The prefix **ante-** means __________.
before, in front of, previous to ## Footnote Examples include *anterior* (previous) and *anteayer* (the day before yesterday).
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What does the prefix **ex-** signify?
out of, or former ## Footnote Examples include *expresidente* (former president) and *exponer* (to exhibit).
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The prefix **inter-** means __________.
in the middle of, between, among ## Footnote Examples include *interacción* (communication between) and *intercambio* (exchange).
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What does the prefix **intra-** indicate?
within ## Footnote Examples include *intraabdominal* (within the abdomen) and *intravenoso* (inside of a vein).
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The prefix **sobre-** means __________.
over, excess, suddenly ## Footnote Examples include *sobreabundancia* (overabundance) and *sobresalto* (a sudden jump).
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What does the prefix **sub-** signify?
under, inferior, not enough ## Footnote Examples include *submarino* (submarine) and *subrayar* (to underline).
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The prefix **re-** means __________.
again, repeated, backward, negated, or intense ## Footnote Examples include *reiniciar* (to restart) and *rechazar* (to reject).
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What does the prefix **ben-/bene-/bien-** signify?
good ## Footnote Examples include *bendecir* (to bless) and *bienestar* (well being).
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The prefix **mal-** means __________.
bad ## Footnote Examples include *malhumorado* (in a bad mood) and *malentendido* (misunderstanding).
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What does the prefix **des-** indicate?
negation or the inverse ## Footnote Examples include *desorganizado* (disorganized) and *desacuerdo* (disagreement).
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The prefix **dis-** means __________.
negation or the inverse; not ## Footnote Examples include *disculpar* (to forgive) and *disfunción* (not functioning).
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What does the prefix **im-/in-** signify?
opposite/not, lack of, or inside ## Footnote Examples include *imposible* (not possible) and *independiente* (not dependent).
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The prefix **pro-** means __________.
in favor of, move forward, ahead, substitute ## Footnote Examples include *prometer* (to promise) and *prótesis* (prosthesis).
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What does the prefix **contra-** indicate?
against, in opposition to, counter ## Footnote Examples include *contradecir* (to contradict) and *contracultura* (against the prevailing culture).
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The prefix **anti-** means __________.
against, in opposition to ## Footnote Examples include *antibiótico* (antibiotic) and *antipático* (unfriendly).
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What does the prefix **super-** signify?
above, excellence, excess ## Footnote Examples include *supermercado* (supermarket) and *superpoderes* (superpowers).
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The prefix **hiper-** means __________.
excess ## Footnote Examples include *hipertensión* (high blood pressure) and *hiperactivo* (too active).
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What does the prefix **hipo-** indicate?
opposite of hiper–, a lack of, less than standard ## Footnote Examples include *hipoglucemia* (lower levels of sugar) and *hipotermia* (lower than normal body temperature).
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The prefix **homo-** means __________.
equal or same ## Footnote Examples include *homónimo* (namesake) and *homogeneización* (making uniform).
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What does the prefix **uni-** signify?
one, single ## Footnote Examples include *unilateral* (one-sided) and *universal* (applicable to all).
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What does the prefix **homo-** mean?
equal or same ## Footnote Derived from the Greek word 'homos' meaning 'same' or 'similar'.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **homo-**.
* homofonía * homónimo * homogenización ## Footnote * homophony * homonym * homogenization These words refer to concepts of equality or similarity.
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What does the prefix **uni-** mean?
whole, one ## Footnote Indicates making something into a whole or referring to a single unit.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **uni-**.
* unicelular — unicellular * unicornio — unicorn * uniforme — uniform * universal — universal ## Footnote These words relate to singularity or wholeness.
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What does the prefix **mono-** mean?
single, singular ## Footnote Indicates having only one of something.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **mono-**.
* monografía - mongraph * monólogo - monologue * monopolio - monopoly * monopatín - scooter * monoteísmo - monotheism ## Footnote These words denote singularity in various contexts.
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What does the prefix **bi-/bis-** mean?
two, twice ## Footnote Refers to a group of two or something that occurs twice.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **bi-/bis-**.
* bilingüe * bianual * bípedo * bisabuelo * bizcocho ## Footnote * bilingual * biannual * biped * great-grandfather * sponge cake These words indicate duality or repetition.
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What does the prefix **tri-** mean?
three, three times ## Footnote Indicates a group of three.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **tri-**.
* trisílaba * tricyclo * triángulo ## Footnote * trisyllabic * tricycle * triangle These words relate to the number three.
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What does the prefix **semi-** mean?
medium, in part, half ## Footnote Denotes a part of a whole or an intermediate stage.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **semi-**.
* semicírculo * semiabierto * semifinal * semitransparente * semiseco ## Footnote semicircle semi-open semifinal semi-transparent semi-dry These words indicate incompleteness or partiality.
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What does the prefix **poli-** mean?
many, multiple ## Footnote Indicates multiple parts or a variety.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **poli-**.
* políglota * politeísta * polígono * polivalente ## Footnote * polyglot * polytheistic * polygon * multipurpose These words refer to multiplicity in various contexts.
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What does the prefix **equi-** mean?
equal ## Footnote Indicates equality or similarity.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **equi-**.
* equivalente * equilibrar * equidistante ## Footnote * equivalent * balance * equidistant These words relate to balance and equality.
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What does the prefix **cent-/centi-** mean?
one hundred, one hundredth ## Footnote Derived from the Latin root word 'cent'.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **cent-/centi-**.
* centímetro * céntimo * centenario ## Footnote * centimeter * cent * centenary These words relate to the number one hundred.
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What does the prefix **auto-** mean?
self ## Footnote Indicates independence or self-sufficiency.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **auto-**.
* autoestima - self esteem * autónomo - autonomoous * automático - atuomatic * autodidacta - self thought * autorretrato — autoportrait ## Footnote These words denote self-related concepts.
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What does the prefix **a-** mean?
to cause, without, or negation ## Footnote Indicates the opposite of a familiar root word or the action to cause that to occur.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **a-**.
* atraer * acomodar * acallar * apolíticio * atemporal ## Footnote attract accommodate silence apolitical timeless These words indicate causation or negation.
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What does the prefix **retro-** mean?
backward, in the past ## Footnote Refers to something that came from the past.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **retro-**.
* retrovisor * retrospectiva * retroceder * retroactivo * retroalimentación ## Footnote * rearview mirror * retrospective * to move backward * retroactive * feedback These words relate to backward motion or past concepts.
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What does the prefix **para-** mean?
for, with, together, on the margins of ## Footnote Signifies similarity or supplementation.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **para-**.
* paramilitar * paranormal * paramédico ## Footnote These words indicate a relationship that is not quite part of something.
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What does the prefix **trans-** mean?
through, to the other side ## Footnote Indicates motion through or to an opposite side.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **trans-**.
* transportar * transmitir * trascender * translúcido ## Footnote * to transport * to transmit * to transcend * translucent These words relate to movement or transition.
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What does the prefix **pseudo-** mean?
false, fake ## Footnote Indicates insincerity or lack of authenticity.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **pseudo-**.
* pseudocientífico * seudónimo * seudópodo ## Footnote * pseudoscientific * pseudonym * pseudopod These words denote falseness or imitation.
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What does the prefix **tele-** mean?
at a distance ## Footnote Relates to technology and distance.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **tele-**.
* teleportar * teleconferencia * telesilla * telescopio * telenovela ## Footnote * teleport * teleconference * chairlift * telescope * telenovela These words relate to distance communication or observation.
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What does the prefix **co-/con-/com-** mean?
with, united with, in company of ## Footnote Indicates togetherness or joint responsibilities.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **co-/con-/com-**.
* coautor * confluir * compartir * contener * convivir ## Footnote * co-author * converge * share * contain * coexist These words denote collaboration or companionship.
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What does the prefix **extra-** mean?
outside of, other than, extremely, or additional ## Footnote Indicates exceptionalism or exceeding expectations.
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Provide examples of words using the prefix **extra-**.
* extraordinario * extraterrestre * extraescolar * extraviar ## Footnote * extraordinary * alien * extracurricular * misplace These words relate to being beyond the ordinary.
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