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/in.xeˈnje.ɾo/

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Translation

engineer

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Word origin

From ingenio ('ingenuity, engine'), from Latin ingenium ('natural talent, cleverness').

Origin
Latin
Root
ingenium
English cognates
engineer, ingenious, engine

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralingenieros

Examples

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My brother is an engineer and works in a factory.

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The engineer designed the city's new bridge.

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We need an engineer to check the installation.

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She studied for many years to become an engineer.

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The engineers presented the project to the director.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 10: ingeniero, antecedente, aniversario and 6 more words.