el
masculine
/ˈaiɾe/
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Translation
air
Word origin
From Latin aer, itself borrowed from Greek aer ('air, mist'). The same Greek word gives English 'air' and 'aerial'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aer
- English cognates
- air, aerial
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralaires
Examples
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I need some fresh air.
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The air in the room is very hot today.
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It is very chilly this morning.
, .
Open the window, I want some air.
Lanzó atrapó.
He threw the ball into the air and caught it.
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