el
masculine
/in.xeˈnje.ɾo/
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Translation
engineer
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
.
My brother is an engineer and works in a factory.
ingeniera .
The engineer designed the city's new bridge.
instalación.
We need an engineer to check the installation.
muchos .
She studied for many years to become an engineer.
.
The engineers presented the project to the director.
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