la

/ˈbwelta/

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Translation

return, turn, lap

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin volta ('a turn'), from Latin volvere ('to roll, to turn'). The same root gives the architectural 'vault', a turned arch.

Origin
Latin
Root
volvere
English cognates
vault

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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On returning from the trip she brought gifts for everyone.

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I will be back before six in the evening.

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He did a full lap around the park.

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I turned the problem over and over without finding a solution.

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The postman does another round in the afternoon.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 4: vuelta, cuerpo, regresar and 6 more words.