Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/eksploɾaˈðoɾ/

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Translation

explorer

Word origin

From explorar ('to explore') plus the agent suffix -dor, from Latin explorare ('to search out').

Origin
Latin
Root
explorare
English cognates
explorer, exploration

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralexploradores

Examples

cruzó selva .

The explorer crossed the jungle in search of the lost river.

exploradora cueva .

A young explorer discovered an ancient cave.

acamparon .

The explorers camped at the foot of the mountain.

soñaba polar.

As a child he dreamed of being a polar explorer.

dibujó detallado .

The explorer drew a detailed map of the coast.

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This word is part of lesson 67.