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/aˈβena/

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Translation

oats

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Word origin

From Latin avena ('oats, wild grass'), a word of uncertain earlier origin used by Roman writers for the cereal and its straw.

Origin
Latin
Root
avena

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralavenas

Examples

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I have oats with milk for breakfast every morning.

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Oats are very good for your health.

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I added a little honey to the hot porridge.

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Would you rather have oats or toast for breakfast?

hechas .

These biscuits are made with oats and raisins.

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This word is taught in chapter 52, lesson 6: avena, retener, jubilación and 7 more words.