Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/koɾˈðeɾo/

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Translation

lamb

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin cordarius, from Latin cordus ('late-born, born out of season'), applied to a lamb born late in the season.

Origin
Latin
Root
cordus

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcorderos

Examples

asado .

We had roast lamb on Sunday.

prado.

The little lamb followed its mother across the meadow.

crían .

In this region they raise lambs for meat.

tierno .

Lamb is more tender than pork.

¿ ?

Do you prefer lamb or chicken for dinner?

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This word is part of lesson 63.