Kilo Lingo

la

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 garaje.

My father has many tools in the garage.

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I need a tool to fix the door.

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Language is a very important tool.

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The internet is a good tool for learning.

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The man left his tools next to the car.

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This word is part of lesson 41.