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/aˈθeɾ.ka/ ES

/aˈseɾ.ka/ MX

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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

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I read an interesting article about the change in the climate.

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I know nothing about his plans for the future.

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They have doubts about the future of the project.

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We are going to talk about the new schedules.

Asia.

She wrote a book about her trip to Asia.

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This word is part of lesson 10.