/aˈθeɾ.ka/
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Translation
about, regarding, concerning
Word origin
A compound of the preposition a and cerca ('near'), from Latin circa ('around, near'). It thus shares a root with English 'circa' and 'circle'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- circa
- English cognates
- circa, circle
Examples
artículo clima.
I read an interesting article about the change in the climate.
.
I know nothing about his plans for the future.
.
They have doubts about the future of the project.
horarios.
We are going to talk about the new schedules.
Asia.
She wrote a book about her trip to Asia.
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