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masculine

/spɛk.takl/

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Translation

show, performance

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

Gendermasculine
Pluralspectacles

Examples

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The show starts at half past eight.

C' .

It was a fine show from start to finish.

.

The sunset over the sea was a magnificent sight.

l' .

The children's show at school was really moving.

, .

From the top of the hill, the view of the city is magnificent.

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This word is part of lesson 22.