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/ˈpoθo/ ES

/ˈposo/ MX

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Translation

well

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Word origin

From Latin puteus ('well, pit'). The same root lies behind the English word 'pit'.

Origin
Latin
Root
puteus
English cognates
pit

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpozos

Examples

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We draw fresh water from the well every morning.

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The well in the garden is very deep.

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Where does the water from this well come from?

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The children threw a coin into the well and made a wish.

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In summer the well almost runs out of water.

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 1: pozo, traición, cementerio and 7 more words.