el
masculine
/ˈdelta/
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Translation
delta
Word origin
From Greek 'delta', the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. River deltas take the name from the triangular shape of the capital letter.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- delta
- English cognates
- delta
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluraldeltas
Examples
.
The river forms a wide delta before reaching the sea.
muchas aves.
Many species of birds live in the delta.
Navegamos amanecer.
We sailed through the delta's channels at dawn.
griega triángulo.
The Greek letter delta is shaped like a triangle.
fértil.
The river delta is a very fertile area.
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