Kilo Lingo

/beteˈɾano/

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Translation

veteran, experienced

Word origin

From Latin veteranus ('old, experienced'), from vetus ('old').

Origin
Latin
Root
veteranus
English cognates
veteran, inveterate

Grammar

Feminineveterana
Masc pluralveteranos
Fem pluralveteranas

Examples

cuarenta .

He is a veteran actor with forty years of career behind him.

medalla.

The veteran soldiers received a medal.

.

My grandfather is a veteran of the war.

jugadora guio .

The veteran player led the team to victory.

oficio.

We need someone experienced who knows the trade well.

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This word is part of lesson 64.