Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈtinta/

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Translation

ink

Word origin

From Latin tincta ('dyed'), the feminine past participle of tingere ('to dye, wet').

Origin
Latin
Root
tincta
English cognates
tint, tinge, tincture

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltintas

Examples

impresora .

The printer has run out of ink.

documento .

He signed the document in black ink.

pulpo suelta defenderse.

The octopus releases ink to defend itself.

escrita .

The letter was written in blue ink.

.

I spilt the ink on the table.

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This word is part of lesson 71.