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/oɾˈmiɣa/

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Translation

ant

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Word origin

From Latin formica ('ant'). The same root gives the English scientific term 'formic', as in formic acid.

Origin
Latin
Root
formica
English cognates
formic

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralhormigas

Examples

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An ant can carry much more than its own weight.

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The ants came into the kitchen looking for sugar.

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Have you seen the line of ants next to the tree?

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She works like an ant, never stopping.

¡ !

There is an ant walking up your arm!

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This word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 1: hormiga, suspirar, doncella and 7 more words.