Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/maˈni/

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Translation

peanut

Word origin

From Taino mani, the word for the peanut in the Arawakan language of the Caribbean, borrowed into Spanish during the colonial period.

Origin
Taino
Root
mani

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmaníes

Examples

tostado.

I love eating roasted peanuts.

.

I bought a bag of peanuts at the market.

mantequilla .

Peanut butter is very popular.

, .

He is allergic to peanuts, so be careful.

¿ ?

Would you like some peanuts with your beer?

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This word is part of lesson 83.