la
feminine
/tiˈxeɾa/
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Translation
scissors
Word origin
From Late Latin tonsoria ('shearing tools'), the neuter plural of tonsorius, from tondere ('to shear or cut'). The same Latin root gives English 'tonsure'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tonsoria
- English cognates
- tonsure
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraltijeras
Examples
.
I need a pair of scissors to cut the fabric.
primer cajón.
The scissors are in the first drawer.
, afilada.
Be careful with the scissors, they are very sharp.
peluquero .
The hairdresser picked up the scissors and started to cut.
¿ prestas ?
Will you lend me the scissors for a moment?
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