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feminine

kaˈdejɐ

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Translation

jail, prison; chain

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Word origin

From Latin catena ('chain').

Origin
Latin
Root
catena
English cognates
chain, concatenate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcadeias

Examples

condenado .

He was sentenced to ten years in prison.

portão enferrujada.

The chain on the gate was rusty.

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The suspect spent the night in jail.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: Words 811-820.