Kilo Lingo

/konduˈθiɾ/

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Translation

to drive, to lead

Word origin

From Latin conducere ('to lead together, to bring'), a compound of cum ('with') and ducere ('to lead'). The same root gives English 'conduct' and 'conducive'.

Origin
Latin
Root
conducere
English cognates
conduct, conduce, duct

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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My father drives very carefully.

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I don't like driving at night.

dieciocho .

She learned to drive at eighteen.

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This road leads to the beach.

¿ , ? .

Can you drive, please? I am tired.

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This word is part of lesson 13.