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masculine

/ˈfluxo/

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Translation

flow, stream

Word origin

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

Origin
Latin
Root
fluxus
English cognates
flux, fluent, fluid

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralflujos

Examples

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The flow of the river increases after the rains.

constante turistas .

There is a constant stream of tourists in summer.

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The doctor controls the flow of blood during the operation.

aplicación mide .

The app measures the flow of data in real time.

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This word is part of lesson 69.