Translation
above, up, upstairs
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Word origin
A compound of the preposition a with riba ('bank, shore'), from Latin ripa ('riverbank'). The literal sense is 'towards the high bank'; ripa also gives English 'riparian'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ad ripam
- English cognates
- riparian, river
Examples
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The flat above makes a lot of noise at night.
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Go upstairs, the meeting is on the second floor.
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Hands up! - the policeman shouted at the thief.
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Look up, there is a bird in the tree.
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Prices keep going up this year.
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Stories
(10)¿El coche o el carro?
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El perro del barrio
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La echo de menos
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Lo hizo esperar
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Por todas partes
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Preparando la visita
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Se me cayó todo
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¡Vaya sorpresa!
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El árbol no cabe
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El plato azul
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 6: arriba, enviar, aunque and 6 more words.