Translation
altar
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Word origin
From Latin altare ('altar'), related to altus ('high') because the altar was a raised place of sacrifice.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- altare
- English cognates
- altar, altitude
Grammar
Examples
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The bride and groom approached the altar hand in hand.
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The priest lit the candles on the altar.
crucifijo.
On the altar there were white flowers and a crucifix.
¿ decoró ?
Who decorated the altar for the ceremony?
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They placed an offering on the stone altar.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 37, lesson 11: altar, excitar, alboroto and 7 more words.