Kilo Lingo

/daktiˈlaɾ/

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Translation

fingerprint

Word origin

From Latin dactylus ('finger'), borrowed from Greek daktulos, which also gives English 'date' (the fruit) and 'dactyl'.

Origin
Latin
Root
dactylus
English cognates
dactyl, pterodactyl

Grammar

Masc pluraldactilares

Examples

huella .

The fingerprint is unique in each person.

huella .

The police found a fingerprint on the door.

desbloquea huella .

The phone unlocks with the fingerprint.

Compararon huellas .

They compared the fingerprints of the suspects.

¿Registraron huella ?

Did they register your fingerprint at the airport?

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