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feminine

isˈpozɐ

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Translation

wife

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Word origin

From Latin sponsa ('betrothed woman'), feminine of sponsus.

Origin
Latin
Root
sponsa
English cognates
spouse, sponsor

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralesposas

Examples

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My wife works at a hospital.

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He introduced his wife to the guests.

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The soldiers' wives waited for news.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 3: Words 221-230.