Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/baɾβaˈkoa/

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Translation

barbecue

Word origin

From the Taino word barbacoa, meaning a framework of sticks set on posts. Spanish took it from the Caribbean, and English 'barbecue' comes from the same source.

Origin
Taino
Root
barbacoa
English cognates
barbecue

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbarbacoas

Examples

.

This Sunday we are going to have a barbecue in the garden.

deliciosa.

The meat from the barbecue was delicious.

¿ encender ensaladas?

Can you light the barbecue while I prepare the salads?

.

We invited all the neighbours to the barbecue.

, .

In this heat, an outdoor barbecue is perfect.

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This word is part of lesson 77.