Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/feˈβɾeɾo/

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Translation

February

Word origin

From Latin Februarius, the month named after februa, the Roman festival of purification held in mid-month. The English 'February' comes from the same Latin word.

Origin
Latin
Root
Februarius
English cognates
February

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralfebreros

Examples

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My birthday is on the tenth of February.

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In February it is usually very cold here.

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February is the shortest month of the year.

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We got married on a Saturday in February.

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What plans do you have for the end of February?

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This word is part of lesson 65.