Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/pasaˈxeɾo/

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Translation

passenger

Word origin

From pasaje ('passage'), from pasar ('to pass'), from Vulgar Latin passare, from Latin passus ('step, pace'). A passenger is literally one who passes through.

Origin
Latin
Root
passare
English cognates
passage, passenger, pass

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpasajeros

Examples

muchos .

The plane is carrying many passengers today.

.

I am the only passenger in this car.

.

The train passengers are very tired.

pasajera .

A female passenger lost her bag on the boat.

conductor .

The driver spoke with each passenger.

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This word is part of lesson 42.