Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/salˈmon/

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Translation

salmon

Word origin

From Latin salmo, salmonis, the name of the fish, possibly related to salire ('to leap') for the way the fish leaps upstream.

Origin
Latin
Root
salmo
English cognates
salmon

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsalmones

Examples

plancha.

We had grilled salmon for dinner.

remonta desovar.

The salmon swims up the river to spawn.

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Do you prefer salmon or tuna?

grasas saludables.

Salmon is rich in healthy fats.

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I bought a fresh salmon fillet at the market.

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This word is part of lesson 83.