Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/peˈlota/

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Translation

ball

Word origin

From Old French pelote ('a ball'), from Latin pila ('a ball').

Origin
Latin
Root
pila
English cognates
pellet, platoon

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpelotas

Examples

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The children play with a ball in the park.

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My dog runs after the ball.

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The ball fell into the water.

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I bought a new ball for my son.

Pásame , .

Pass me the ball, please.

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This word is part of lesson 25.