Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈde.ðo/

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Translation

finger, toe

Word origin

From Latin digitus ('finger, toe'). The same root gives English digit and digital.

Origin
Latin
Root
digitus
English cognates
digit, digital

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraldedos

Examples

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I cut my finger in the kitchen.

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The baby has very small fingers.

Señaló .

He pointed at the house with his finger.

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One of my toes has hurt since yesterday.

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She wears a gold ring on her finger.

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This word is part of lesson 17.