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/ˈtenis/

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Translation

tennis, trainers

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Word origin

From English 'tennis', ultimately from Old French tenez ('hold, receive'), the call a server made before striking the ball.

Origin
English
Root
tennis
English cognates
tennis

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltenis

Examples

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I like to play tennis on Saturdays.

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Do you want to watch the tennis match with me?

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He bought some new trainers to go running.

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Tennis is a very popular sport in summer.

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My trainers are dirty after the match.

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This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 11: tenis, atmósfera, propina and 7 more words.