Kilo Lingo

el

/ˈaβe/

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Translation

bird

Word origin

From Latin avis ('bird'). The same root gives English 'aviation' and 'aviary'.

Origin
Latin
Root
avis
English cognates
aviation, aviary

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralaves

Examples

majestuosa.

The eagle is a majestic bird.

muchas .

In the park we saw many colourful birds.

migra .

This bird migrates south during the winter.

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Do you know the name of that tiny bird?

construyen nidos .

Birds build their nests in the tall trees.

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This word is part of lesson 39.