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masculine

/ˈkwaðɾo/

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Translation

painting, picture, square

Word origin

From Latin quadrum ('a square'), from quattuor ('four'). The same root gives English 'quadrangle' and 'square'.

Origin
Latin
Root
quadrum
English cognates
quadrangle, square, quadrant

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcuadros

Examples

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There is a beautiful painting in the living room.

muchos .

My grandfather painted this picture many years ago.

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We bought a new picture for the kitchen.

torcido.

The painting on the wall is a bit crooked.

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His shirt has blue and white squares.

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This word is part of lesson 34.