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feminine

/ˈkapsula/

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Translation

capsule

Word origin

From Latin capsula, a diminutive of capsa ('box, case'). English 'capsule' comes from the same Latin word.

Origin
Latin
Root
capsula
English cognates
capsule, case

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcápsulas

Examples

recetó .

The doctor prescribed me one capsule a day.

contiene dosis .

Each capsule contains the exact dose.

espacial .

The space capsule returned to Earth without any problems.

.

I prefer coffee capsules to bags.

¿ ?

How many capsules are left in the box?

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