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feminine

ˈtɛrra

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Translation

earth, land; ground

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Word origin

From Latin terra ('earth, land').

Origin: Latin
Root: terra
English cognates: terrain, territory

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralterre

Examples

contadini generazioni.

The farmers have worked the land for generations.

vaso .

The vase fell and ended up on the ground.

They bought some land in the countryside.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 6: Words 241-250.