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/apaˈɾato/

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Translation

device, appliance, machine

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Word origin

From Latin apparatus ('equipment, preparation'), from apparare ('to prepare'), a compound of ad ('towards') and parare ('to make ready'). English borrowed the same Latin word as 'apparatus'.

Origin
Latin
Root
apparatus
English cognates
apparatus, prepare

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralaparatos

Examples

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This device is used to measure the temperature.

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The air conditioning unit makes a lot of noise.

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I do not know how this very modern device works.

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We bought a new appliance for the kitchen.

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The doctor checked the machine before the test.

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 3: aparato, aldea, cabra and 6 more words.