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la

feminine

/ˈbiβoɾa/

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Translation

viper

Word origin

From Latin vipera ('viper'), thought to combine vivus ('alive') and parere ('to give birth'), a reference to the belief that vipers bore live young. The same root gives English 'viper'.

Origin
Latin
Root
vipera
English cognates
viper

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralviboras

Examples

escondía .

A viper was hiding among the stones.

.

The viper's venom can be very dangerous.

¡, !

Careful, there is a viper on the path!

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In summer we see more vipers near the river.

alejó .

The viper moved away slowly through the grass.

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This word is part of lesson 94.