/a.maˈɾi.ʝo/
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Translation
yellow
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin amarellus, a diminutive of amarus ('bitter'), the colour name perhaps arising from the bitter yellow of bile. It shares amarus with English 'amaro'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- amarellus
Grammar
Feminineamarilla
Masc pluralamarillos
Fem pluralamarillas
Examples
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The sun is yellow and bright.
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My yellow dress is new.
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The yellow flowers are very pretty.
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I bought a yellow car last year.
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The yellow cat sleeps on the sofa.
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