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/enˈtjero/

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Translation

burial, funeral

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Word origin

From the verb enterrar, from Latin interrare, from in ('in') plus terra ('earth'). English 'inter' shares the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
interrare
English cognates
inter, terrain

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralentierros

Examples

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The funeral will be held on Thursday morning.

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The whole family attended the burial.

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The funeral was a very simple ceremony.

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Many neighbours came to the old man's funeral.

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After the burial, everyone returned home in silence.

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This word is taught in chapter 40, lesson 1: entierro, violín, navegar and 6 more words.