/aˈθeɾ.ka/ ES
/aˈseɾ.ka/ MX
Translation
about, regarding, concerning
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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 taught in chapter 7, lesson 10: acerca, rey, tonto and 7 more words.