/ˈekstɾa/
Translation
extra, additional
Word origin
From Latin extra ('outside, beyond'). The word entered Spanish as a shortening of phrases like extraordinario.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- extra
- English cognates
- extra, extraordinary, external
Grammar
Examples
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We need an extra chair for the dinner.
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The hotel asks for an extra price for breakfast.
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I worked a few extra hours this week.
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They brought extra blankets in case it was cold.
sabor .
This coffee has an extra strong flavour.
Used in
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