Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/miˈlaɣɾo/

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Translation

miracle

Word origin

From Latin miraculum ('object of wonder'), from mirari ('to wonder at'). The same root gives English miracle, mirror and admire.

Origin
Latin
Root
miraculum
English cognates
miracle, mirror, admire

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmilagros

Examples

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It was a miracle that the child wasn't hurt.

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My grandmother has always believed in miracles.

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We need a miracle to finish the work today.

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It was a miracle they arrived at the hospital in time.

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The doctors say his life was a miracle.

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This word is part of lesson 29.