Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/kolekˈθjon/

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Translation

collection

Word origin

From Latin collectio ('a gathering together'), from colligere ('to gather'), from com ('together') plus legere ('to gather, choose').

Origin
Latin
Root
collectio
English cognates
collection, collect

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcolecciones

Examples

gran sellos .

He has a large collection of old stamps.

.

The museum presented its new collection of modern art.

.

This collection of short stories is perfect for children.

marzo.

The brand will launch its spring collection in March.

.

He keeps his whole record collection in the basement.

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This word is part of lesson 48.