la

/ˈreɣla/

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Translation

rule

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Word origin

From Latin regula ('a straight rod, a rule'), from regere ('to rule, to guide straight'). It means 'rule, ruler'.

Origin
Latin
Root
regula
English cognates
rule, regular, regulate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralreglas

Examples

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The first rule is to listen to others.

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There are many rules at this school.

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My father knows the rules of the game.

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I cannot learn the rule without a book.

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We are going to follow the house rules.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 5: regla, crecer, mentira and 7 more words.