Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ataɾðeˈθeɾ/

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Translation

dusk, sunset

Word origin

From the prefix a- plus tarde ('afternoon, late'), from Latin tardus ('slow, late').

Origin
Latin
Root
tardus
English cognates
tardy

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralatardeceres

Examples

.

The sunset over the sea is beautiful.

pasear .

We went out for a walk at dusk.

.

Every sunset paints the sky orange.

colina.

We sat down to watch the sunset from the hill.

¿ amanecer ?

Do you prefer sunrise or sunset?

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This word is part of lesson 83.