Translation
show, performance
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Word origin
From Latin spectaculum ('a show, sight'), from spectare ('to watch'). The same root gives spectacle, spectator and spectate.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- spectaculum
- English cognates
- spectacle, spectator, spectate
Grammar
Examples
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The show starts at half past eight.
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It was a fine show from start to finish.
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The sunset over the sea was a magnificent sight.
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The children's show at school was really moving.
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From the top of the hill, the view of the city is magnificent.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 12: spectacle, grand-mère, regretter and 4 more words.