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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