Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/suθjeˈðað/

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Translation

dirt

Word origin

From sucio ('dirty'), from Latin sucidus ('juicy, greasy'), from sucus ('juice, sap'). The English 'succulent' shares this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
sucidus
English cognates
succulent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsuciedades

Examples

acumuló .

The dirt built up in the corners of the kitchen.

.

We must clean up all this dirt before the guests arrive.

¡ !

What filth there is on these windows!

arrastró .

The rain washed the dirt off the streets.

botas .

His boots left a trail of dirt on the floor.

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This word is part of lesson 86.