Kilo Lingo

/domiˈnaɾ/

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Translation

to dominate

Word origin

From Latin dominari ('to rule'), from dominus ('master, lord'). The same root gives English 'dominate' and 'dominion'.

Origin
Latin
Root
dominari
English cognates
dominate, dominion

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

español .

I want to master Spanish before the end of the year.

.

The home team dominated the whole match.

emociones .

It is hard to control your emotions under pressure.

¿ tarda ?

How long does it take to master a language?

colina .

From the hill you can see the whole city below.

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This word is part of lesson 81.