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/kɾisˈtal/

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Translation

glass, crystal

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Word origin

From Latin crystallus, from Greek krystallos ('ice, rock crystal'), from kryos ('frost'). The English crystal shares the same origin.

Origin
Greek
Root
krystallos
English cognates
crystal

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcristales

Examples

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The window pane broke with the ball.

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The glasses are made of very fine crystal.

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Through the glass you could see the whole city.

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The car windows need cleaning.

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The water of the lake was clear as crystal.

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This word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 3: cristal, mental, vencer and 7 more words.