/teˈrestɾe/
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Translation
terrestrial, land
Word origin
From Latin terrestris, from terra ('earth, land').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- terrestris
- English cognates
- terrestrial, terrain
Grammar
Masc pluralterrestres
Examples
transporte aéreo.
Land transport is cheaper than air transport.
Muchos .
Many land animals cannot swim.
cubierta gran .
The earth's surface is largely covered by water.
vía .
We travelled overland to the border.
¿ acuático?
Is it a land animal or an aquatic one?
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