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paˈsjẽtʃi

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Translation

patient (in a hospital or clinic)

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Word origin

From Latin patiens, the present participle of pati, to suffer or endure.

Origin
Latin
Root
pati
English cognates
patience, passion

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralpacientes

Examples

recuperando .

The patient is recovering well.

atendeu .

The doctor saw three patients today.

.

The patients waited in the waiting room.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 3: Words 721-730.