el
masculine
/aˈliβjo/
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Translation
relief
Word origin
From aliviar ('to relieve'), from Late Latin alleviare ('to lighten'), from Latin levis ('light').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- levis
- English cognates
- alleviate, levity
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralalivios
Examples
gran .
I felt a great relief on hearing the good news.
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What a relief, it has finally stopped raining!
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The pill gave her immediate relief.
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It was a relief to know that everyone was safe.
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She breathed with relief when the exam was over.
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