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masculine

/eˈxemplo/

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Translation

example

Word origin

From Latin exemplum ('sample, model'), from eximere ('to take out'), from ex- ('out') plus emere ('to take, buy'). The same root gives English example and exemplary.

Origin: Latin
Root: exemplum
English cognates: example, exemplary, sample

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralejemplos

Examples

, .

For example, we could go to the cinema.

entenderlo.

I need an example to understand it.

buen .

He sets a good example for his children.

This case is a clear example of bad luck.

Follow the example of your older sister.

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This word is part of lesson 19.