Kilo Lingo

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.

¡ , !

What a relief, it has finally stopped raining!

.

The pill gave her immediate relief.

.

It was a relief to know that everyone was safe.

.

She breathed with relief when the exam was over.

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This word is part of lesson 55.