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ilk in Spanish

ilk in Spanish is calaña, jaez, laya — ilk means a type or category of people or things sharing similar characteristics, often used slightly dismissively.

ilk in Spanish

calaña
noun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
jaez
noun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
laya
noun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
ralea
noun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
tipo
noun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
índole
noun
A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

What does "ilk" mean?

  1. noun A type or category of people or things sharing similar characteristics, often used slightly dismissively.
    "Politicians of that ilk rarely keep their promises."
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ilk in a sentence

  • Politicians of that ilk rarely keep their promises.
  • I want nothing to do with con artists and their ilk.

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What is "ilk" in Spanish?

"ilk" in Spanish is calaña, jaez, laya. ilk means: A type or category of people or things sharing similar characteristics, often used slightly dismissively.

How do you use "ilk" in a sentence?

Example: "Politicians of that ilk rarely keep their promises." In Spanish, "ilk" is calaña, jaez, laya.

Are there other ways to say "ilk" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "ilk": calaña, jaez, laya, ralea, tipo, índole.

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