Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/koˈrea/

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Translation

strap, leash, belt

Word origin

From Latin corrigia ('strap, shoelace, rein'). British English 'corrigible' shares the wider Latin family through corrigere.

Origin
Latin
Root
corrigia

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcorreas

Examples

.

I walk the dog on the lead through the park.

.

The strap of my watch broke this morning.

gastada.

The engine belt is very worn.

¿ ajustarme ?

Can you adjust the strap of my rucksack for me?

.

The cat pulled on the leash to escape.

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This word is part of lesson 84.