la

/ˈlista/

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Translation

list; ready (feminine)

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Word origin

From a Germanic source, Gothic or Frankish lista ('border, strip, edge'), the sense developing through a strip of paper to a written list.

Origin
Germanic
Root
lista
English cognates
list

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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Make a list of everything you need to buy.

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Check the list before leaving the house.

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His name does not appear on the guest list.

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She is ready to go on stage in five minutes.

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The teacher took the register at the start of class.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 10: lista, libro, ok and 7 more words.