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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