la

/ˈixa/

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Translation

daughter

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Word origin

From Latin filia ('daughter'). The Latin f became a silent h.

Origin
Latin
Root
filia
English cognates
filial, affiliate

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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My daughter has just started university.

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The boss's daughter works here too.

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His eldest daughter is getting married next month.

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Her young daughter learned to read before her classmates.

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My dear daughter, be careful when crossing the street.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: hija, mantener, arma and 7 more words.