Spanish Text:
La imagen muestra a una mujer amasando en una cocina.

English Translation:
The image shows a woman rolling dough in a kitchen.

Grammar Notes:
### Grammar and Vocabulary Breakdown

1. La imagen:
- La: This is the definite article "the" in Spanish, used here to denote a specific noun that is feminine singular.
- imagen: This noun means "image" or "picture." It is feminine, as indicated by the article "la."

2. muestra:
- This is the third person singular form of the verb "mostrar," which means "to show." It indicates that the image is currently showing something.

3. a una mujer:
- a: This preposition is used before a direct object when it refers to a specific person or people, known as the "personal a" in Spanish.
- una: An indefinite article meaning "a" or "an," used here to refer to an unspecified or generic noun.
- mujer: A noun meaning "woman." It is feminine singular, and the article "una" matches this in gender and number.

4. amasando:
- This is the gerund form (present participle) of the verb "amasar," which means "to knead." The gerund form indicates an ongoing action, equivalent to the English "-ing" form.

5. en una cocina:
- en: A preposition meaning "in," indicating location.
- una: An indefinite article meaning "a" or "an," again used before a feminine singular noun.
- cocina: A noun meaning "kitchen." It is feminine singular.

### General Grammar Tip

In Spanish, the "personal a" is an important grammar rule used before a direct object that refers to a person or a specific pet. It is not translated into English but is essential for correct Spanish sentence structure. For example, "La imagen muestra a una mujer" uses "a" before "una mujer" to indicate that the woman is the direct object being shown.

### Related Words

- cocinar: The verb meaning "to cook," related to "cocina."
- mostrar (infinitive form): To show or display, related to "muestra."
- amasar: To knead, as used in "amasando." This verb can also refer to gathering or accumulating things, like wealth or ingredients.

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