el
masculine
/ˈɡɾifo/
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Translation
tap, faucet
Word origin
From Latin gryphus ('griffin'), from Greek gryps, because early taps were often shaped like the head of a mythical beast. The same root gives English 'griffin'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- gryps
- English cognates
- griffin
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralgrifos
Examples
Cierra lavas .
Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.
gotea .
The kitchen tap drips all night long.
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I turned on the tap and hot water came out.
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Can you fix the tap in the bathroom?
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We drink tap water because it is very good here.
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