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la

feminine

/xelaˈtina/

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Translation

jelly

Word origin

From Latin gelatus ('frozen'), past participle of gelare ('to freeze'). The same root gives English 'gelatine' and 'gel'.

Origin
Latin
Root
gelatus
English cognates
gelatine, gel

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralgelatinas

Examples

postre .

For dessert there is strawberry jelly.

.

The children love jelly.

.

The jelly is made with hot water.

cuajara.

I put the jelly in the fridge so it would set.

¿ ?

Do you prefer lemon or orange jelly?

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This word is part of lesson 92.