la
feminine
/ˈlampaɾa/
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Translation
lamp
Word origin
From Latin lampas, borrowed from Greek lampas ('torch'), from lampein ('to shine'). English 'lamp' comes through the same Greek word.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- lampas
- English cognates
- lamp, lantern
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Plurallámparas
Examples
Enciende , .
Turn on the lamp, I cannot see a thing.
fundido.
The living room lamp has burnt out.
dormitorio.
We bought a new lamp for the bedroom.
.
She was reading by the light of a small lamp.
araña cuelga .
The chandelier hangs above the table.
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