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/ˈɡɾasa/

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Translation

fat, grease

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin grassia, from Latin crassus ('thick, dense, fat').

Origin
Latin
Root
crassus
English cognates
grease, crass

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralgrasas

Examples

.

This meat has too much fat.

sartén .

Clean the grease off the pan with hot water.

oliva .

Olive oil is a healthy fat.

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My hands are covered in grease from the engine.

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It is a good idea to reduce fat in your diet.

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This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 6: grasa, estimar, apuro and 7 more words.