Kilo Lingo

/aˈtlantiko/

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Translation

Atlantic

Word origin

From Latin Atlanticus, from Greek Atlantikos ('of Atlas'), referring to the sea beyond the Atlas mountains and the mythological titan Atlas.

Origin
Greek
Root
Atlantikos
English cognates
Atlantic, Atlas

Grammar

Feminineatlántica
Masc pluralatlánticos
Fem pluralatlánticas

Examples

mediterránea.

The Atlantic coast is colder than the Mediterranean one.

Cruzaron velero.

They crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a small sailing boat.

influyen clima Europa.

The Atlantic currents influence the climate of Europe.

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Have you ever swum in Atlantic waters?

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The Atlantic port receives ships from all over the world.

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This word is part of lesson 93.