Kilo Lingo

/kaˈβaɾ/

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Translation

to dig

Word origin

From Latin cavare ('to hollow out'), from cavus ('hollow'). The same root gives English 'cave' and 'cavity'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cavare
English cognates
cave, cavity, excavate

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

.

We are going to dig a hole to plant the tree.

.

The dog started to dig in the garden.

zanja .

The workers dug a trench next to the street.

¿ ?

Can you dig here to look for the treasure?

sembrar.

You have to dig the soil before sowing.

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This word is part of lesson 60.