el
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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