bilingual
Translation
bilingual
Examples
She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
This is a bilingual dictionary.
This is a bilingual dictionary.
He grew up in a bilingual household.
He grew up in a bilingual household.
Grammar Patterns
bilingual ((in sth.)) able to speak two languages She is bilingual in French and English.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none specific, but means 'able to speak two languages'
Etymology
From Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'lingua' meaning 'tongue' or 'language'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'bi-' (two) + 'lingual' (related to language). Two languages.