Kilo Lingo

/fluˈiɾ/

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Translation

to flow

Word origin

From Latin fluere ('to flow'). The same root gives English 'fluid', 'fluent' and 'influence'.

Origin
Latin
Root
fluere
English cognates
fluid, fluent, influence

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

fluye .

The river water flows towards the sea.

fluyan .

Let the ideas flow without rushing.

fluyó .

The conversation flowed naturally all afternoon.

¡ fluye !

How well the traffic is flowing today!

fluye venas .

Blood flows through the veins of the body.

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This word is part of lesson 98.