el
masculine
/amaneˈθeɾ/
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Translation
dawn, daybreak
Word origin
From the verb amanecer ('to dawn'), from Latin ad- ('towards') plus a late form of manescere, related to mane ('morning'). The same root gives Spanish mañana.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- manescere
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralamaneceres
Examples
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The dawn over the sea was beautiful.
.
We left the house before dawn.
pasear , .
I like to walk at daybreak, when everything is quiet.
inolvidable.
From the mountain we saw an unforgettable sunrise.
primer .
The birds sing at first light.
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