Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/masˈkota/

Line drawing of mascota
Coloured illustration of mascota
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Translation

pet

Word origin

From French mascotte, from Provençal masco ('witch, charm'). The same source gives English 'mascot'.

Origin
French
Root
mascotte
English cognates
mascot

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmascotas

Examples

juguetón.

My favourite pet is a small, playful dog.

¿ ?

Do you have any pets at home?

independiente.

The cat is a very independent pet.

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The team came onto the pitch with its official mascot.

mucha .

Looking after a pet teaches children a lot of responsibility.

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