Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ˈfwente/

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Translation

source, fountain

Word origin

From Latin fons, accusative fontem ('spring, fountain, source').

Origin
Latin
Root
fontem
English cognates
fountain, font, fontanelle

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfuentes

Examples

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In the park there is a very pretty fountain.

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The source of the problem is very clear.

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He drank water from the garden fountain.

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It is an important source of information.

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We sat near the fountain.

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This word is part of lesson 24.