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masculine

/konˈdukto/

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Translation

duct, pipe

Word origin

From Latin conductus ('a leading together, channel'), the past participle of conducere, from con- ('together') plus ducere ('to lead').

Origin
Latin
Root
conductus
English cognates
conduit, conduct

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralconductos

Examples

circula .

The warm air flows through a duct to every room.

roto .

A broken pipe was letting the water leak out.

solicitud .

The request was submitted through the official channel.

.

They cleaned the ventilation duct, which was full of dust.

¿ ?

Through which pipe does the gas reach the kitchen?

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This word is part of lesson 94.