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/ˈropa/

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Translation

clothes, clothing

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Word origin

From a Germanic word, probably Gothic or Frankish raupa ('booty, garments stripped from a victim'), related to robar. It means 'clothes'.

Origin
Frankish
Root
raupa
English cognates
robe, rob

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralropas

Examples

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I have to wash the clothes this weekend.

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I buy second-hand clothes.

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She was wearing very elegant clothes.

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Put the winter clothes away in the wardrobe.

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We donated a lot of old clothes to a local charity.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 3: ropa, alegrar, relación and 7 more words.