Kilo Lingo

/ˈfɾesko/

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Translation

fresh, cool

Word origin

From a Germanic root frisk ('fresh'), borrowed into Vulgar Latin and the Romance languages. English 'fresh' shares the same Germanic source.

Origin
Germanic
Root
frisk
English cognates
fresh, fresco

Grammar

Femininefresca
Masc pluralfrescos
Fem pluralfrescas

Examples

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The bread is very fresh this morning.

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It is cool at night in the countryside.

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I need a glass of cool water.

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Fresh fruits are the best.

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She opened the window to get fresh air.

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This word is part of lesson 26.