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Translation

and

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Word origin

From Latin et ('and'). The vowel weakened over time to the single sound y.

Origin
Latin
Root
et

Examples

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I bought bread and milk at the shop.

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He is tall and strong.

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She works and studies at the same time.

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We cooked rice and chicken for dinner.

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It rained the whole afternoon and the entire night.

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We cooked rice and fish for dinner.

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y: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "y" (and): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 1: y, de, que and 11 more words.