Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/komˈboj/

Line drawing of convoy
Coloured illustration of convoy
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Translation

convoy

Word origin

From French convoi, from convoyer ('to escort, to accompany'), from Latin conviare, from cum ('with') plus via ('way').

Origin
French
Root
convoyer
English cognates
convoy, convey

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralconvoyes

Examples

cruzó amanecer.

A long convoy of lorries crossed the border at dawn.

alimentos afectada.

The convoy was carrying food to the affected area.

escoltaron trayecto.

The soldiers escorted the convoy for the whole journey.

¿ forman ?

How many vehicles make up the convoy?

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The convoy stopped when night fell.

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This word is part of lesson 100.