Kilo Lingo

/bjɛ̃.to/

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Translation

soon

Word origin

A compound of bien ('well', from Latin bene) and tot ('soon, early', from Vulgar Latin tostum, the participle of torrere 'to roast, dry'). Together they mean 'soon'.

Origin
Latin
Root
bene + tostum

Examples

, .

She is coming back from her trip soon, in two days.

, j' .

We will see each other soon, I am sure of it.

.

Spring is coming soon and the flowers will grow.

, .

See you soon, take good care of yourself.

.

The baby will soon be old enough to walk.

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