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/a藞尾exa/

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Translation

bee

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Word origin

From Latin apicula ('little bee'), a diminutive of apis ('bee'). The same apis gives English 'apiary'.

Origin
Latin
Root
apicula
English cognates
apiary

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralabejas

Examples

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The bee flies from flower to flower.

colmena.

Bees produce honey in the hive.

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A bee stung me on the arm.

隆, !

Be careful, there is a bee at the window!

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Bees are important for the countryside.

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This word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 6: abeja, aburrir, cuadra and 7 more words.