Translation
boy, young man, guy
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Word origin
From Latin ciccum ('a trifle, a thing of no value'), which came to mean small and then a small person or child.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ciccum
Grammar
Examples
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He is a very hardworking young man and always delivers on time.
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The guy at the bookshop helped me find the book.
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Boy, you have no idea what is waiting for you when you arrive.
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The local lads played a match in the street.
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It was a very small flat for four people.
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Spanish Relative Pronouns: que, quien, lo que, donde
Spanish Spelling Traps: b vs v, g vs j and the Silent h
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 6: chico, tal, sr and 7 more words.