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Translation

to kill

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin mattare, from Latin mactare ('to sacrifice, to slaughter').

Origin
Latin
Root
mactare

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

caçador .

The hunter killed the animal.

.

He swore he would not kill anyone.

insetos.

These plants kill insects.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 1: Words 201-210.