Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈpoθo/

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Translation

well

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 part of lesson 49.