Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/aβaˈtaɾ/

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Translation

avatar, twist of fate

Word origin

From Sanskrit avatara ('descent'), the earthly incarnation of a deity in Hindu tradition, from ava ('down') plus tarati ('he crosses'). English borrowed the same word as 'avatar'.

Origin
Sanskrit
Root
avatara
English cognates
avatar

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralavatares

Examples

perfil .

I changed my profile avatar for a new photo.

.

In the game you can create your own avatar.

imprevisibles.

Life is full of unpredictable twists of fate.

, .

Despite the ups and downs of the journey, we arrived safely.

¿ ?

Have you seen my new avatar on the app?

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This word is part of lesson 90.