Extra
Example: Siempre llevo un extra por si acaso necesito más comida.
Definition
"Extra" is an adverb used to indicate something additional or more than what is usual or expected, often implying a reserve or surplus, as in having extra food just in case it is needed.
Etymology
The word "extra" comes from Latin, where it meant 'outside' or 'beyond.' It was adopted into English to mean something additional or beyond the norm. Did you know? The use of "extra" to mean 'more than usual' evolved over time as people started emphasizing having surplus or added amounts.
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"Extra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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