el
masculine
/aˈljaðo/
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Translation
ally
Word origin
Past participle of aliar ('to ally'), from Latin alligare ('to bind to'), from ad plus ligare ('to tie').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alligare
- English cognates
- ally, alliance, ligature
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralaliados
Examples
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France was an important ally during the war.
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We need a strong ally for this project.
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The allies signed the peace treaty.
buen .
A good ally always supports you in difficult moments.
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The country is seeking new allies in the region.
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