Kilo Lingo

/saŋˈɡineo/

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Translation

blood

Word origin

From Latin sanguineus, from sanguis ('blood').

Origin
Latin
Root
sanguineus
English cognates
sanguine, sanguineous

Grammar

Femininesanguínea
Masc pluralsanguíneos
Fem pluralsanguíneas

Examples

.

The doctor checked her blood flow.

complicar transfusión.

A rare blood group can complicate the transfusion.

susto.

His blood pressure went up because of the fright.

transportan oxígeno .

The blood vessels carry oxygen around the body.

.

The test showed a problem in the blood system.

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This word is part of lesson 70.