Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈθiɾkulo/

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Translation

circle

Word origin

From Latin circulus ('small ring, circle'), a diminutive of circus ('ring'). The same root gives English 'circle' and 'circular'.

Origin
Latin
Root
circulus
English cognates
circle, circular, circus

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcírculos

Examples

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The kids made a circle in the garden.

Dibuja .

Draw a big circle on the paper.

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He has a very tight circle of friends.

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The circle of the moon looks very clear tonight.

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We are in a circle that is hard to break.

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This word is part of lesson 37.