Kilo Lingo

/deɾiˈβaɾ/

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Translation

to derive

Word origin

From Latin derivare ('to lead water off'), from de ('away') plus rivus ('stream').

Origin
Latin
Root
derivare
English cognates
derive, river, rival

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

Muchas españolas .

Many Spanish words derive from Latin.

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The boat began to drift out of control.

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They are going to refer the patient to another specialist.

consecuencias .

Serious consequences can arise from this problem.

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This word is part of lesson 88.