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la

feminine

/aðopˈθjon/

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Translation

adoption

Word origin

From Latin adoptio, from adoptare ('to choose for oneself'), from ad ('to') plus optare ('to choose, wish'). The same root gives English 'option' and 'opt'.

Origin
Latin
Root
adoptio
English cognates
option, opt

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraladopciones

Examples

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The adoption of the little girl was a very happy moment.

durar .

The adoption process can take several months.

¿ registran ?

How many adoptions are recorded each year?

formar .

They decided to start a family through adoption.

muchas .

The adoption of this law will change many things.

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This word is part of lesson 73.