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masculine

/ˈbɾaθo/ ES

/ˈbɾaso/ MX

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Translation

arm

Word origin

From Latin bracchium ('arm'), from Greek brachion. The same root gives English brace, bracelet and embrace.

Origin
Latin
Root
bracchium
English cognates
brace, bracelet, embrace

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbrazos

Examples

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I broke my arm playing football.

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He hugged her with both arms.

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They welcomed him with open arms.

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She was carrying the sleeping baby in her left arm.

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The children raised their arms powerfully in the water.

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This word is part of lesson 13.