la
feminine
/anˈtoɾtʃa/
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Translation
torch
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin intortiare, from Latin intortus ('twisted'), because early torches were made of twisted fibres. Related to English 'torch' through the same Latin root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- intortus
- English cognates
- torch, tortuous
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralantorchas
Examples
corredor olímpica .
The runner carried the Olympic torch through the city.
cueva , encendimos .
In the dark cave, we lit a torch.
iluminaba .
The torch lit up the path among the trees.
¿ guiarnos?
Who has the torch to guide us?
.
The flame of the torch moved with the wind.
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