Kilo Lingo

/eŋkaˈxaɾ/

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Translation

to fit, to fit together, to slot in

Word origin

Formed from the prefix en- plus caja ('box'), from Latin capsa ('case, box'). The original sense was to put something into its case, hence to make it fit.

Origin
Latin
Root
capsa
English cognates
case, capsule

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

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The piece fits perfectly into the gap.

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Your figures do not match mine.

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In the end everything started to fall into place in my mind.

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He found it hard to fit in with the new group of friends.

tablas clavarlas.

Slot the two boards together before nailing them.

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This word is part of lesson 49.