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52 words and 9 phrases found.

Galician

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A
abada[aˈbada]
noun
A quantity of something that is contained within an apron or the folds of a shirt.

“Traía unha abada de noces collidas na horta.”

She brought an apronful of walnuts picked in the garden.

Also means
  1. apronful, quantity contained in an apron or in the folds of a shirt
  2. apronful

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abate[aˈbate]
verb
This is a conjugated form of the verb abater.

“O vento abate as ramas das árbores.”

The wind bends the branches of the trees.

Also means
  1. inflection of abater:
  2. inflection of abater

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abater[abaˈteɾ]
verb
To bend, lower, or throw something down. It can also mean to defeat an opponent or to feel dispirited.

“Non debes abater a túa moral polas dificultades.”

You should not let your spirits be lowered by difficulties.

Also means
  1. to bend, lower
  2. to overthrow, to throw down
  3. to defeat
  4. to bend, lean
  5. to become dispirited
  6. to lower

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abduce
verb
This is a conjugated form of the verb abducir.

“O médico abduce o membro para o exame.”

The doctor abducts the limb for the examination.

Also means
  1. inflection of abducir:
  2. inflection of abducir

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abrase
verb
A form of the verb abrasar, which means to burn or scorch.

“O sol abrase a terra.”

The sun scorches the earth.

Also means
  1. inflection of abrasar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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absolve
verb
A form of the verb absolver, meaning to clear someone of guilt or blame.

“O xuiz absolve ao acusado.”

The judge absolves the accused.

Also means
  1. inflection of absolver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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absolver
verb
To officially state that someone is not guilty of a crime or a sin.

“Tivo que absolver ao seu irmán de toda culpa.”

He had to absolve his brother of all blame.

Also means
  1. to absolve
  2. to acquit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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absorber
verb
To take in or soak up a liquid or substance. It can also mean to fully occupy someone's attention.

“A esponxa axuda a absorber a auga derramada.”

The sponge helps to absorb the spilled water.

Also means
  1. to absorb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aquila[aˈkila]
det
A demonstrative determiner used to point to something feminine and singular that is far away.

“Pasa aquila muller que vai correndo.”

Pass that woman who is running.

Also means
  1. feminine singular of aquil (“that”)
  2. that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
be[ˈbe]
noun
The official name used to refer to the letter B in the alphabet.

“A palabra bola comeza coa letra be.”

The word ball starts with the letter B.

Also means
  1. The name of the Latin script letter B/b.
  2. name of the letter B

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
caloroso[ka-lo-RO-so]
adjective
warm

“Tivemos un verán moi caloroso este ano.”

We had a very warm summer this year.

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camiñar[ka-mi-ˈɲaɾ]
verb
to walk

“Gústame camiñar pola beira do mar polas mañás.”

I like to walk along the seashore in the mornings.

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can[ˈkaŋ]
noun
A common domestic animal that is often kept as a pet. It is known for barking.

“Cando o can ladra na rúa, non ladra de balde.”

When the dog barks in the street, it does not bark for nothing

Also means
  1. dog
  2. 20th century 5, 10 cents of peseta coin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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comer[ko-ˈmeɾ]
verb
to eat

“Imos comer xuntos na casa dos meus pais.”

We are going to eat together at my parents' house.

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cum
noun
A spelling variant used by reintegrationists to represent the word 'cun'.

“O camiño está cum pouco de lama.”

The path has a little bit of mud.

Also means
  1. reintegrationist spelling of cun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
de[de]
prep
A preposition used to indicate origin or belonging to someone.

“Veño de Lugo.”

I come from Lugo.

Also means
  1. of; from
  2. of; -'s (belonging to)
  3. of/from

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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durmir[duɾ-ˈmiɾ]
verb
to sleep

“O neno precisa durmir polo menos oito horas.”

The child needs to sleep at least eight hours.

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E
en[ˈeŋ]
prep
A preposition used to indicate location or to describe a state of action.

“María beberrica no licor.”

María is sipping the liquor.

Also means
  1. in
  2. when preceding a verb or a complement of a verb it can denote an unfinished or continued action
  3. while; as soon as (used in a gerundial clause to emphasize its conditional or temporal meaning)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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escribir[es-kɾi-ˈβiɾ]
verb
to write

“Ela quere escribir unha carta para a súa avoa.”

She wants to write a letter to her grandmother.

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estar[esˈtaɾ]
verb
A verb used to describe temporary states, current locations, or to express cost and time-related conditions.

“Os ovos están a 2€ a ducia”

Eggs cost 2€ a dozen.

Also means
  1. to be
  2. to be (denotes a transient quality; a quality expected to change)
  3. to be; forms the progressive aspect
  4. to cost (to be worth a certain amount of money), especially of something whose price changes often
  5. to be about to; indicates imminence or
  6. to stand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
fa
noun
The fourth note of a major scale in music, known as F in English notation.

“A canción comeza na nota fa.”

The song starts on the note F.

Also means
  1. fa (musical note)
  2. F (the musical note or key)
  3. musical note fa

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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falar[fa-LAR]
verb
to speak

“Gústame falar galego cos meus amigos.”

I like to speak Galician with my friends.

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fere
verb
The form of the verb 'ferir' used when a third person or thing causes an injury or hurts someone.

“El fere o orgullo do seu amigo coas súas palabras.”

He hurts his friend's pride with his words.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present indicative of ferir
  2. inflection of ferir:

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fermoso[fer-MO-so]
adjective
beautiful

“Hoxe fai un día moi fermoso.”

Today is a very beautiful day.

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free
verb
This is a form of the verb frear, which means to brake or to slow down. It is used in specific grammatical contexts.

“Non free o coche bruscamente na curva.”

Do not brake the car suddenly in the curve.

Also means
  1. inflection of frear:
  2. inflection of frear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
gratis[ˈɡɾatis]
adj
Something that does not cost any money; given without charge.

“A entrada ao museo é gratis hoxe.”

The entrance to the museum is free today.

Also means
  1. free, without charge
  2. free

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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guerra[ˈɡɛra]
noun
A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups. It can also refer to a state of noisy confusion.

“A guerra é un suceso moi triste para a humanidade.”

War is a very sad event for humanity.

Also means
  1. war
  2. noisy confusion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
lente
noun
A piece of clear material, like glass, used in cameras or glasses to help focus light.

“A lente da cámara está sucia.”

The camera lens is dirty.

Also means
  1. lens

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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libero
verb
This is the form of the verb 'liberar' used when the speaker is performing the action of freeing or releasing someone or something.

“Eu libero o paxaro da gaiola.”

I release the bird from the cage.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present indicative of liberar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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libre[ˈlibɾe]
adj
Not held in captivity or bound. It can also describe something that is exempt or void.

“O paxaro quedou libre.”

The bird was set free.

Also means
  1. free, not captive, unbound
  2. void; exempt
  3. free

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
man
noun
The body part at the end of the arm used for grasping things.

“Ela ten a man moi fría.”

She has a very cold hand.

Also means
  1. hand
  2. ownership; protection; power; grasp
  3. four units

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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menos[ˈmenos]
adv
Used to indicate a smaller amount or degree. It is the opposite of more.

“Hai menos xente na casa.”

There are fewer people in the house.

Also means
  1. less

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
novo[ˈnɔ.βo]
adjective
new

“Merquei un coche novo a semana pasada.”

I bought a new car last week.

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nu
adj
Without clothes on the body.

“Quedou nu despois do accidente.”

He was left naked after the accident.

Also means
  1. naked, nude
  2. bare, barren
  3. naked

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
os[ˈos]
article
The definite article used before masculine plural nouns.

“Libros que encerran os fondos secretos da cencia.”

Books that contain the secret treasures of science.

Also means
  1. the

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
parole
verb
A specific form of the Galician verb parolar, which means to chat or talk.

“Elles parole de moitas cousas interesantes.”

They chat about many interesting things.

Also means
  1. inflection of parolar:
  2. inflection of parolar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pequeno[pe-KE-nyo]
adjective
small

“Vivimos nun piso pequeno pero acolledor.”

We live in a small but cozy apartment.

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peso
noun
The measure of how heavy an object is. It can also refer to a unit of currency.

“O peso da caixa era demasiado grande para min.”

The weight of the box was too big for me.

Also means
  1. weight
  2. peso (unit of currency)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pez[ˈpeθ]
noun
A thick, dark, sticky substance that is left over after distilling tar or resin. It is often used for waterproofing.

“Os mariñeiros usaban pez para selar as fendas dos barcos.”

The sailors used pitch to seal the cracks in the boats.

Also means
  1. pitch, tar
  2. pitch, resin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pie
verb
This is an inflected form of the verb piar, which describes the sound a bird makes, like a chirp or a peep.

“O paxariño pie cada mañá.”

The little bird chirps every morning.

Also means
  1. inflection of piar:
  2. inflection of piar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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