el
/koɾaˈθon/
Translation
heart
Word origin
From Latin cor, cordis ('heart'), with an augmentative ending. The same root gives English 'cordial', 'courage' and 'core'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cor
- English cognates
- cordial, courage, core
Grammar
Examples
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The doctor checked his heart.
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She did it from the heart, expecting nothing in return.
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His heart broke when she left.
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She has a huge heart and always helps others.
cuesta.
My heart was going very fast as I climbed the slope.
Used in
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