el
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.
camisa .
His shirt has blue and white squares.
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