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/banˈdeɾa/

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Translation

flag

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Word origin

From banda ('band, strip'), ultimately from a Germanic root bandwa ('sign, standard'). The same Germanic family gives English 'banner' and 'band'.

Origin
Germanic
Root
bandwa
English cognates
banner, band

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbanderas

Examples

franjas .

The flag of Spain has three coloured stripes.

ondearon .

The children waved the flag during the parade.

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Which country is that flag from?

izan .

Every morning they raise the flag at the school.

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The white flag is a symbol of peace.

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This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 6: bandera, túnel, cristiano and 7 more words.