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/eskɾiˈtoɾjo/

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Translation

desk

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Word origin

From Latin scriptorium ('a place for writing'), from scribere ('to write'). It means 'desk, writing table'.

Origin
Latin
Root
scriptorium
English cognates
scriptorium, scribe

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralescritorios

Examples

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My desk is full of papers and books.

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I work at this desk every day.

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There is a new lamp on the desk.

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The boss's desk is very big.

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I bought a wooden desk for my son.

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 10: escritorio, casualidad, trozo and 7 more words.