el
/ˈθjelo/ ES
/ˈsjelo/ MX
Translation
sky, heaven
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Word origin
From Latin caelum ('sky, heaven'). The same root gives English 'celestial' and 'ceiling'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caelum
- English cognates
- celestial, ceiling
Grammar
Examples
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The sky is clear this morning.
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We saw thousands of stars in the sky.
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Thank heavens, everything turned out well.
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A lightning bolt fell and the sky suddenly turned dark.
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Sweetheart, can you pass me the salt, please?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 11: cielo, fácil, abajo and 6 more words.