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1241 words and 5 phrases found.

Aragonese

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-és[ˈes]
suffix
A suffix added to the names of places to describe people from there or languages spoken there.

“Francia + -és → francés.”

France + -és → French.

Also means
  1. forms nouns and adjectives denoting things and characteristics of a city, region, or country, such as the people and the language or dialect they speak: -ese, -ish, -an, -ian, -ic, -ite

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ment[ment]
suffix
A suffix added to the end of feminine adjectives to change them into adverbs.

“rapida + -ment → rapidament”

rapid + -ly → rapidly

Also means
  1. Attaches to an adjective in the feminine singular to form the corresponding adverb.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-or[or]
suffix
A suffix added to adjectives to turn them into nouns that represent a quality or state.

“Blanc (“white”) + -or → blancor (“whiteness”)”

White + -ness = whiteness.

Also means
  1. used to create abstract nouns from adjectives; -ness
  2. -ness

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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a costa de[a ˈkosta de]
prep
If something happens at the expense of someone or something, it results in a loss or damage to them.

“Lo fació a costa de a suya salut.”

He did it at the expense of his health.

Also means
  1. at the expense of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ababol[abaˈbol]
noun
A common wild flower with bright red petals and a dark center.

“O campo ye pleno de ababol.”

The field is full of poppies.

Also means
  1. a flower of the red poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
  2. poppy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abadexo[a-ba-de-xo]
name
This term is an older or replaced spelling of the word abadeixo. It is generally not used in modern standard Aragonese writing.

“L'uso de la parola abadexo ya no ye recomando en a grafía actual.”

The use of the word abadexo is no longer recommended in the current spelling system.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of abadeixo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abaratar[abaɾaˈta(ɾ)]
verb
To reduce the price or cost of something.

“O gubierno quiere abaratar os productos basicos.”

The government wants to lower the price of basic products.

Also means
  1. to cheapen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abarca[aˈbaɾka]
noun
A traditional type of footwear often made of leather or cloth that covers the foot.

“L'abarca ye un calcau tradicional en as vals d'o Pireneu.”

The abarca is a traditional piece of footwear in the valleys of the Pyrenees.

Also means
  1. sandal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abarcar[abaɾˈka(ɾ)]
verb
To avoid or move quickly out of the way of someone or something.

“Cal abarcar o periglo.”

One must dodge the danger.

Also means
  1. to dodge

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abarnizar[abaɾniˈθa(ɾ)]
verb
To cover an object with varnish to give it a shiny or protective coating.

“Cal abarnizar a mesa ta que brille.”

The table must be varnished so that it shines.

Also means
  1. to varnish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abella[aˈbeʎa]
noun
A flying insect that makes honey and lives in a hive.

“L'abella vola ta la flor.”

The bee flies to the flower.

Also means
  1. bee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abellana[abeˈʎana]
noun
A small, rounded, hard-shelled nut that grows on a hazel tree.

“A abellana ye un fruito seco muit nutritivo.”

The hazelnut is a very nutritious nut.

Also means
  1. hazelnut

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abellas[a-be-llas]
noun
The plural form of abella, which means bee. These are winged insects known for collecting nectar and making honey.

“As abellas vuelan arredol d'as flors.”

The bees fly around the flowers.

Also means
  1. plural of abella
  2. bees

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abentar[abenˈta(ɾ)]
verb
To propel something through the air with force, usually with the hand.

“No abentes a piedra.”

Do not throw the stone.

Also means
  1. to throw

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aber[a-ber]
verb
An older way of spelling the verb 'haber' which is no longer in modern standard use.

“En textos antigos se troba o verbo aber.”

In old texts one finds the verb 'haber'.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of haber
  2. haber

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abet[aˈbet]
noun
A type of evergreen tree that is often used as a Christmas tree. It has flat needles and produces cones.

“L'abet ye un árbol de montanya.”

The fir is a mountain tree.

Also means
  1. fir

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abetullo[abeˈtuʎo]
noun
A slender tree that belongs to the Betula genus and usually has white, peeling bark.

“L'abetullo ye un árbol común en as montanyas.”

The birch is a common tree in the mountains.

Also means
  1. the birch, a tree in the genus Betula
  2. birch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abiento[a-bien-to]
noun
An older, superseded spelling of the word aviento.

“A parola abiento s'escribe agora aviento.”

The word abiento is now written as aviento.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of aviento
  2. aviento

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Abkhasia[ab-kha-sia]
name
A region in the Caucasus that functions as an independent state but is internationally recognized as part of Georgia.

“Abkhasia se troba en a rechión d'o Caucas.”

Abkhazia is located in the Caucasus region.

Also means
  1. Abkhazia (a geographic region and de-facto independent but largely unrecognized country in the Caucasus on the border of Europe and Asia; considered part of Georgia's territory by the vast majority of the international community)
  2. Abkhazia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abre[ˈabɾe]
noun
An alternative word for a tree. It refers to a large woody plant with branches and a trunk.

“O abre ye alto.”

The tree is tall.

Also means
  1. alternative form of árbol ("tree")
  2. tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abril[aˈbɾil]
noun
The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“En abril as flors floreixen.”

In April the flowers bloom.

Also means
  1. April

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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absolver[absolˈbe(ɾ)]
verb
To declare someone free from blame, guilt, or sin.

“O chuez habió d'absolver-lo.”

The judge had to absolve him.

Also means
  1. to absolve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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absorbencia[absoɾˈbenθja]
noun
The state or quality of being able to soak up liquids.

“A toalla tien muita absorbencia.”

The towel has a lot of absorbency.

Also means
  1. absorbency

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abstracto[absˈtɾaɡto]
adj
Something that exists as an idea but not as a physical object.

“L'arte abstracto a sobén ye dificil d'entender.”

Abstract art is often difficult to understand.

Also means
  1. alternative form of abstrauto ("abstract")
  2. abstract

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acaballar
verb
To place something on top of or over something else.

“Han d'acaballar as piezas ta fer a estructura.”

They have to superimpose the pieces to make the structure.

Also means
  1. to superimpose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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accentuar[ac-cen-tu-ar]
verb
To mark a written word with an accent symbol to show how it should be pronounced.

“Has d'accentuar bien as parolas seguntes as reglas.”

You have to accent the words well according to the rules.

Also means
  1. to accent (to mark with written accents)
  2. to accent

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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achiperres[at͡ʃiˈperes]
noun
A collective term referring to the tools or gear needed for a specific task.

“Pillé la canya, los achiperres y l’alforcha, y se’n fue de pesca.”

He grabbed the rod, the equipment and the saddlebag, and went fishing.

Also means
  1. tools and equipment used for a particular activity
  2. equipment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acobaltar
verb
To raise someone or something to a high status or rank.

“O pueblo quere acobaltar a suya cultura.”

The people want to exalt their culture.

Also means
  1. to exalt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acobardir[akobaɾˈdi(ɾ)]
verb
To make someone feel afraid or lose their courage.

“No te deixes acobardir por as dificultatz.”

Do not let yourself be frightened by the difficulties.

Also means
  1. to frighten

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acochillar[akot͡ʃiˈʎa(ɾ)]
verb
To cut something into pieces or to make a cut with a blade.

“Me cal acochillar o pan ta o bocadillo.”

I need to cut the bread for the sandwich.

Also means
  1. to cut

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acompañar[a-com-pa-nyar]
verb
An older way of spelling the word that means to go with someone.

“Yo quiero acompanyar a la muga.”

I want to accompany you to the border.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of acompanyar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acompanyar[akompaˈɲa(ɾ)]
verb
To go somewhere with someone else as a companion or to be present with them.

“Te vull Acompanyar a casa.”

I want to accompany you home.

Also means
  1. to accompany (be with, go with)
  2. to accompany

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aconseguir[a-con-se-guir]
verb
To reach a goal or accomplish a specific task after making an effort.

“El va aconseguir rematar o treballo a tiempo.”

He managed to finish the work on time.

Also means
  1. to succeed in

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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acordión[akoɾˈdjon]
noun
A musical instrument played by pressing buttons or keys while expanding and contracting a bellows.

“El toca l'acordión en a fiesta.”

He plays the accordion at the party.

Also means
  1. accordion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adaguar[adaˈɡwa(ɾ)]
verb
The act of bringing water to farm animals like cows, sheep, or goats.

“O ganadero va a adaguar a o bestiar.”

The farmer goes to give water to the cattle.

Also means
  1. to give water to cattle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adchectivo[adt͡ʃeɡˈtibo]
noun
An alternative spelling of the word for a word that describes a noun. It functions as a grammatical label.

“L'adchectivo describe una cualidat d'o substantivo.”

The adjective describes a quality of the noun.

Also means
  1. alternative form of adchetivo (“adjective”)
  2. adjective

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adiar[a-di-ar]
verb
To delay an event or action until a later time.

“Van a adiar la reunión dica o lunes.”

They are going to postpone the meeting until Monday.

Also means
  1. to put off
  2. postpone
  3. to postpone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adibir
verb
To increase the amount of something or to include something extra.

“Cal adibir una mica de sal a la sopa.”

It is necessary to add a little bit of salt to the soup.

Also means
  1. to add (more)
  2. to add to, improve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adiós[a-diós]
intj
A common word used to bid farewell to someone when you are leaving.

“Adiós, te veyo dimpués.”

Goodbye, I will see you later.

Also means
  1. goodbye

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adomar[adoˈma(ɾ)]
verb
To train a wild animal so that it becomes gentle and obeys people.

“O pastor pudo adomar a uella salvache.”

The shepherd was able to tame the wild sheep.

Also means
  1. to tame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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