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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