la
feminine
/aˈljanθa/
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Translation
alliance, wedding ring
Word origin
From French alliance, from Old French alier ('to combine, to bind'), from Latin alligare ('to bind to'). English 'alliance' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alligare
- English cognates
- alliance, ally
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralalianzas
Examples
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The two countries signed a historic alliance.
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Our alliance is stronger than ever.
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She wears the gold wedding ring on her left hand.
beneficia .
The alliance between the companies benefits everyone.
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He lost his wedding ring while swimming in the sea.
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