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masculine
/ˈmatʃo/
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Translation
male (animal)
Word origin
From Latin masculus ('male'), a diminutive of mas ('male').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- masculus
- English cognates
- masculine, male
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralmachos
Examples
hembra.
The male of the species is bigger than the female.
.
A male elephant was born at the zoo.
vistosas.
The male peacock has very showy feathers.
¿ hembra?
Is that dog male or female?
.
The males of the group protect the young.
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