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/ˈθoo/ ES

/ˈsoo/ MX

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Translation

zoo

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Word origin

A shortening of 'zoological garden', from Greek zoion ('animal'). The same clipping gives English 'zoo'.

Origin
Greek
Root
zoion
English cognates
zoo, zoology

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralzoos

Examples

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On Sunday we took the children to the zoo.

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At the zoo there are lions, giraffes and elephants.

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Look, the zoo has a new panda bear!

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The zoo closes at seven in the evening.

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How much does a ticket to the zoo cost?

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This word is taught in chapter 47, lesson 7: zoo, temporalmente, peluche and 7 more words.