Usage Note
General functions as both adjective and noun (a military general). As an adjective it is invariable in gender: el público general / la opinión general. The phrase en general (in general / generally) is among the most frequent collocations learners encounter early.
Examples
"El plan tiene un objetivo general."
Natural Translation
The plan has a general objective.
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