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/laˈðɾiʎo/ ES

/laˈðɾiʝo/ MX

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Translation

brick

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Word origin

From Latin later ('brick'), probably through a diminutive form. The same Latin root lies behind the technical English term 'lateritic'.

Origin
Latin
Root
later

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralladrillos

Examples

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The labourer lays each brick carefully.

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The wall is made of red bricks.

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A brick fell on my foot.

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How many bricks do we need for the wall?

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This book is as boring as a brick.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 10: ladrillo, astronauta, espectacular and 7 more words.