la

/ˈletʃe/

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Translation

milk

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Word origin

From Latin 'lac, lactis' ('milk'). The same root gives English lactic, lactose and lactate.

Origin
Latin
Root
lac
English cognates
lactic, lactose, lactate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralleches

Examples

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I drink a glass of milk every morning.

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Do you want your coffee with milk or black?

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The milk is no longer good to drink.

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Add a little milk to the sauce so it turns out better.

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I have not been able to drink milk since I was little.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 7: leche, preocupado, prestar and 7 more words.