la
feminine
/ˈɡoma/
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Translation
rubber, eraser
Word origin
From Late Latin gumma, itself from Latin cummi or gummi, borrowed from Greek kommi, which came from an Egyptian word for the resin of the acacia.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gumma
- English cognates
- gum
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralgomas
Examples
borrar .
I need a rubber to erase this mistake.
botas hechas .
The boots are made of rubber.
¿ prestas ?
Could you lend me your rubber for a moment?
mastica mascar.
The child is chewing a piece of chewing gum.
gastada.
The car's tyre rubber is worn out.
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