la
feminine
/oˈβexa/
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Translation
sheep
Word origin
From Latin ovicula ('little sheep'), a diminutive of ovis ('sheep'). The Latin ovis is related to English 'ewe' through their shared Indo-European ancestor.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ovicula
- English cognates
- ewe, ovine
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralovejas
Examples
.
The shepherd looks after the sheep on the mountain.
lana .
The sheep gives wool to make jumpers.
muchas .
In the countryside there are many white sheep.
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He is the black sheep of the family.
prado.
The sheep follow the dog across the meadow.
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