Kilo Lingo

/besˈtiɾse/

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Translation

to get dressed

Word origin

From Latin vestire ('to clothe'), from vestis ('garment'). The same root gives English 'vest' and 'vestment'.

Origin
Latin
Root
vestire
English cognates
vest, vestment

Grammar

Verb type-ir reflexive (e>i stem change)
ReflexiveYes

Examples

desayunar.

I get up and get dressed before having breakfast.

solos.

The children already know how to get dressed on their own.

vistió .

She dressed up in formal wear for the ceremony.

¿ vistiendo? .

Are you still getting dressed? We are going to be late.

abrigada.

In winter you have to dress in warm clothes.

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This word is part of lesson 47.