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la

feminine

/ˈle.tɾa/

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Translation

letter (of alphabet), lyrics, handwriting

Word origin

From Latin littera ('letter of the alphabet, written character').

Origin
Latin
Root
littera
English cognates
letter, literate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralletras

Examples

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The lyrics of that song make me cry.

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Learn each letter of the new name.

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She wrote the letter in very small handwriting.

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The children practise their handwriting at school.

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This word is part of lesson 31.