/seˈʎaɾ/
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Translation
to seal, to stamp
Word origin
From sello ('seal, stamp'), from Latin sigillum ('little sign'), the diminutive of signum. English 'seal' and 'sigil' share the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sigillum
- English cognates
- seal, sigil
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
pasaporte .
The official stamped the passport with a sharp blow.
enviarlo.
We are going to seal the envelope before sending it.
apretón .
The two leaders sealed the deal with a handshake.
.
You must seal the window well so the cold does not get in.
¿ documento ?
Can you stamp this document at the office?
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