Translation
crab
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Word origin
From Latin cancer ('crab'), via a diminutive form. The same Latin root gives English 'cancer' and 'canker'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cancer
- English cognates
- cancer, canker
Grammar
Examples
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A crab hid among the rocks.
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On the beach we saw crabs running across the sand.
¡, pellizcarte!
Careful, that crab can pinch you!
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We ordered fresh crab at the harbour restaurant.
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Do you know how to cook a whole crab?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 10: cangrejo, confirmación, dibujar and 7 more words.