Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/θeˈpiʎo/

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Translation

brush

Word origin

A diminutive of the old noun cepo ('block, stock'), from Latin cippus ('stake, post').

Origin
Latin
Root
cippus

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcepillos

Examples

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I need a new toothbrush.

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The hairbrush is in the bathroom.

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He cleaned the shoes with an old brush.

mojó .

The painter dipped the brush in the paint.

cajón, .

Put the brush away in the drawer, please.

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This word is part of lesson 71.