Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ˈbɾetʃa/

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Translation

gap, breach; gash

Word origin

From French brèche, itself from Frankish breka ('a breaking'). The same Germanic root gives English 'breach' and 'break'.

Origin
French
Root
brèche
English cognates
breach, break

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbrechas

Examples

gran .

There is a huge gap between rich and poor.

coló muro.

The water seeped in through a breach in the wall.

caída .

The fall left a gash on his forehead.

digital generaciones.

We must close the digital gap between generations.

¡! .

Careful! There is a gap in the floor.

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This word is part of lesson 88.