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la

feminine

/ˈleŋ.ɡwa/

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Translation

tongue, language

Word origin

From Latin lingua ('tongue, language'), an older form being dingua.

Origin
Latin
Root
lingua
English cognates
language, lingual

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Plurallenguas

Examples

muchos .

The Spanish language is spoken in many countries.

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My daughter is learning a new language at school.

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His tongue hurts after eating.

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French is a very beautiful language.

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Children learn their mother's language at home.

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This word is part of lesson 28.