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masculine

/beteɾiˈnaɾjo/

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Translation

vet, veterinary surgeon

Word origin

From Latin veterinarius ('of or relating to beasts of burden'), from veterinae ('draught animals, cattle').

Origin
Latin
Root
veterinarius
English cognates
veterinary

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralveterinarios

Examples

.

I took the cat to the vet this morning.

sano.

The vet said that the dog is healthy.

veterinaria.

My sister is studying to become a veterinary surgeon.

: dieta.

The vet gave us a piece of advice: look after its diet well.

.

In the village there is only one vet.

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