la
feminine
/ˈostɾa/
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Translation
oyster
Word origin
From Latin ostrea, from Greek ostreon ('oyster'), related to osteon ('bone').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- ostreon
- English cognates
- oyster, osteology
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralostras
Examples
docena .
We ordered a dozen fresh oysters at the restaurant.
¿ perla ?
Have you ever found a pearl in an oyster?
.
My father loves oysters with a little lemon.
cierra .
The oyster closes as soon as you touch it.
¡ riquísimas, !
These oysters are delicious, try one!
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