Kilo Lingo

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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?

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The males of the group protect the young.

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This word is part of lesson 48.