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feminine

/eraˈmjenta/

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Translation

tool

Word origin

From Latin ferramenta, the plural of ferramentum ('iron tool'), from ferrum ('iron'). The Latin f became a silent h and the plural was taken as a feminine singular.

Origin: Latin
Root: ferramenta
English cognates: ferrous, ferric, farrier

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralherramientas

Examples

muchas .

My father has many tools in the garage.

I need a tool to fix the door.

Language is a very important tool.

The internet is a good tool for learning.

The man left his tools next to the car.

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This word is part of lesson 41.