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/luˈɣaɾ/

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Translation

place, location, spot

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Word origin

From Latin localis ('of a place'), from locus ('place'). The popular form gave lugar, while the learned form gave local.

Origin
Latin
Root
localis
English cognates
locus, location, local

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Plurallugares

Examples

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This is the place where we met ten years ago.

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Instead of talking so much, find a solution.

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He knows every corner of the city very well.

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There is no room for any more chairs in this room.

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The accident took place on the outskirts of the village.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 8: lugar, desde, mundo and 7 more words.