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/ˈambos/

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Translation

both

Word origin

From Latin ambo ('both'). It is related to the prefix ambi- ('both, around') seen in English 'ambidextrous' and 'ambiguous'.

Origin
Latin
Root
ambo
English cognates
ambidextrous, ambiguous

Examples

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Both brothers are studying medicine.

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I like both dresses.

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Both reached the same idea.

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Both countries signed the treaty on Monday.

hacerlo ambas .

We can do it both ways without any problem.

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This word is part of lesson 11.